Synonyms Greek: Pituitary gland Latin: Glandula pituitaria Anatomy of the pituitary gland The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and lies in the middle cranial fossa in a bony bulge, the sella turcica (Turkish saddle, due to a shape reminiscent of a saddle). It belongs to the diencephalon and lies in close … Pituitary gland
Diseases of the pituitary gland Synonyms: Hypopituitarism Inflammation, injury, radiation, or bleeding can lead to disorders of the pituitary gland. This can result in the production of hormones in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland as well as in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Usually, hormone failures occur in combination. This means … Diseases of the pituitary gland | Pituitary gland
Synonym Endocrine Ophthalmopathy Introduction Endocrine orbitopathy is a disease that affects the eyes and their orbits. It belongs to the group of organ-specific autoimmune diseases. This includes all diseases that attack the body and its organs through misdirected processes and functions of the body’s immune system. This attack can either be on the whole body … Endocrine Orbitopathy
Introduction The thyroid gland is an approximately 20-60 gram light organ that lies under the larynx and surrounds the esophagus and the vessels supplying the head. Despite its small size of only 3x2x11 cm on average, the thyroid gland has an important role in the body. The thyroid gland secretes the hormones T3 and T4, … Thyroid gland values
Therapy The therapy of hyperfunction is generally carried out primarily with thyrostatic drugs. This is the name given to drugs that reduce the production of thyroid hormones when thyroid levels are too high. Once a normal, i.e. “euthyroid”, metabolic state has been reached, further therapy depends on the type of cause: an autonomous adenoma, for … Therapy | Thyroid gland values
Prophylaxis As a prophylaxis, the thyroid gland values can be checked regularly by the family doctor. All that is required is a blood sample and an examination in the laboratory. The results are usually available a few days later. Table salt, fish and dairy products contain a lot of iodine and should be consumed regularly. … Prophylaxis | Thyroid gland values
Definition The abbreviation TSH is the so-called “thyroid-stimulating hormone”, or “thyrotropin”. It consists of amino acids, which are chained together as a protein. For this reason it is also called peptide hormone. TSH is secreted from the pituitary gland (hypophysis). The corresponding hormone, which in turn activates the pituitary gland to produce TSH, is called … TSH
Values/normal values The TSH value can be determined with a simple blood sample taken from the blood. This value reacts very sensitively to changes and disturbances in the hormones of the thyroid gland. If the thyroid hormone levels are clearly too high, the TSH value can fall below the detection limit. This can be explained … Values/normal values | TSH
How does the TSH level change during pregnancy? The pregnancy is divided into three main parts. As the child goes through different stages of growth and development in the mother, the need for thyroid hormones is significantly increased and varies in the three stages. A healthy thyroid gland is able to ensure this requirement under … How does the TSH level change during pregnancy? | TSH
TSH Receptor Antibody TSH receptor antibodies are, as the name suggests, antibodies against the TSH receptor. These antibodies are produced by a faulty activation of the immune system and bind to the TSH receptor – usually with a stimulating effect. By binding, the antibodies mimic the action of TSH and thus increase the production and … TSH Receptor Antibody | TSH
Definition An autonomous adenoma of the thyroid gland is a benign node (=adenoma) consisting of thyroid tissue that produces uncontrolled (=autonomous) thyroid hormones. Due to the excessive production of thyroid hormones, patients therefore often suffer from hyperthyroidism. The following text explains what the causes of such an autonomous adenoma can be and how it can … Autonomous adenoma of the thyroid gland
Laboratory values The most important laboratory values in thyroid diagnostics are the actual thyroid hormones fT3 and fT4, as well as the regulatory hormone TSH. TSH is produced in the brain and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce its hormones (fT3 and fT4). The thyroid hormones, on the other hand, have an inhibitory effect on … Laboratory values | Autonomous adenoma of the thyroid gland