Pituitary and Hypothalamus
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Pituitary and Hypothalamus conditions
AcromegalyAcromegaly is a hormonal disorder caused by excess growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones, facial features, and soft tissues, often diagnosed by elevated IGF-1 levels.Cushing SyndromeCushing Syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels, leading to symptoms like weight gain, hypertension, muscle weakness, and characteristic skin changes.HypopituitarismHypopituitarism is a deficiency of pituitary hormones often caused by pituitary adenomas, leading to symptoms like fatigue, hypotension, and hormone imbalances.Sheehan SyndromeSheehan Syndrome is postpartum hypopituitarism caused by pituitary infarction after severe blood loss, leading to hormone deficiencies and lactation failure.