Pituitary Adenomas Description and Treatment Options

pituitary gland  The pituitary gland is entirely ectodermal in origin but is composed of 2 functionally distinct structures that differ in embryologic What hormones are produced by the pituitary gland? The pituitary gland produces a range of hormones, including adrenocorticotrophic hormone

The pituitary gland is divided into two distinct structures with different embryonic origins The posterior lobe houses the axon terminals of hypothalamic Pituitary Gland and Pituitary Tumors The pituitary is a small gland attached to the base of the brain in an area called the pituitary fossa

The pituitary gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system because it controls the rest of the endocrine system Many pituitary The pituitary gland is within the sella turcica or the hypophyseal fossa This structure is present near the center at the base of the cranium and is fibro-