A pituitary tumor is a predominantly benign growth of the pituitary gland that accounts for about 30 to 40 percent of brain tumors. Pituitary tumors are usually easily treatable due to modern microsurgical procedural techniques. What is a pituitary tumor? Schematic diagram showing the location of a brain tumor in the brain. Click to enlarge. … Pituitary Tumor: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Posterior pituitary insufficiency is characterized by an isolated failure of posterior pituitary hormone secretion, or at least by reduced secretion of the hormones oxytocin and ADH (antidiuretic hormone) produced in the hypothalamus. Oxytocin plays a special role in birth processes in women and generally has a positive effect on social relationships. ADH is an antidiuretic … Posterior Pituitary Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Risperdal® Consta® is a preparation from the group of atypical neuroleptics with the active ingredient risperidone. It is available in powder and solution form and is used to prepare a soluble suspension for intramuscular injection. Thanks to a special preparation of the active ingredient, Risperdal® Consta® is a long-term neuroleptic with a duration of action … Risperdal Consta
Contraindications Risperdal® Consta® must not be given in cases of hyperprolactinaemia, i.e. when there are elevated levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood. This excess of prolactin can be caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland (so-called prolactinoma). Particular caution is advised when taking Risperdal® Consta® in patients with Parkinson’s disease and severe … Contraindications | Risperdal Consta
Hyperandrogenemia describes a dysfunction of the ovaries and/or adrenal glands, which can be triggered by various causes and occurs in different forms. The condition results from excessive secretion of male sex hormones (androgens). Without treatment, hyperandrogenemia often results in infertility and a resulting unfulfilled desire to have children. What is hyperandrogenemia? Hyperandrogenemia is an excess … Hyperandrogenemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The stimulation test In the stimulation test, the doctor tries to find out whether there is a so-called primary adrenal cortex hypofunction. The test is carried out on an empty patient and the patient should lie quietly in bed during the test. First of all, the cortisol level is determined in the patient. Then an … The stimulation test | ACTH
ACTH-associated diseases The diseases associated with ACTH are almost all related to a deficiency or overproduction of the hormone. Various tumours in the pituitary gland (the brain‘s overriding control centre) or in the hypothalamus (hormonal gland) can increase or decrease the production of ACTH. The hormone-producing cells in a tumour can no longer be influenced … ACTH-associated diseases | ACTH
Definition ACTH is the abbreviation for Adrenocorticotropic Hormone. This hormone is produced in the pituitary gland and released into the blood. By releasing ACTH, the production and release of cortisone in the adrenal cortex is controlled. Insulin secretion is also influenced by ACTH. During the course of the day, the ACTH level in the blood … ACTH
Growth hormone deficiency refers to the insufficient secretion of the growth hormone called somatotropin. Somatotropin deficiency primarily causes delayed growth in children and adolescents, with growth hormone deficiency ranging from mild to severe cases. What is growth hormone deficiency? Growth hormone deficiency, also known as hyposomatotropism, is defined by the insufficient production of somatotropin. Also … Growth Hormone Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition Cushing’s disease is characterized by an increased level of cortisol in the body due to a mostly benign tumor of the pituitary gland. The tumor cells produce a messenger substance in large quantities, the so-called adrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH for short. This acts on the cells in the adrenal cortex and causes them to … Cushing’s disease
The difference between Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome Cushing’s syndrome includes all diseases or changes associated with elevated cortisol levels. It makes no difference whether the cortisol, for example, was supplied externally, i.e. by medication, or whether it was caused by an overproduction of cortisol in the body itself. The Cushing’s syndrome thus describes a … The difference between Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome | Cushing’s disease
The Therapy In Cushing’s disease, surgical removal of the pituitary gland tumor is usually performed. If a surgical intervention is not possible, there are other treatment measures that can be considered. These include proton radiation of the tumor tissue or the administration of certain drugs. The drug therapy includes cortisol lowering substances. These are intended … The Therapy | Cushing’s disease
