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The Pituitary Axis

Behavioral Correlates

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Medical Neuropsychology

Part of the book series: Critical Issues in Neuropsychology ((CINP))

Abstract

Pituitary disease manifests itself with a variety of different signs and symptoms, any of which can be the impetus for the patient to seek help. Disease may come to attention because of growth retardation in youth, amenorrhea, visual disturbances, headache, other evidence of hormone deficiencies, or even emotional symptoms. Pituitary disease may be related to tumors of various types or to defects of hypothalamic stimulation. Because the pituitary is made up of different cell types, many of which are associated with the secretion of specific hormones, the types of diseases and related symptoms are dependent on how hypothalamic function is disrupted. In the case of a tumor, symptoms depend on the nature, location, and treatment of the mass.

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Gordon, H.W., Lee, P.A., Tamres, L.K. (1988). The Pituitary Axis. In: Tarter, R.E., Van Thiel, D.H., Edwards, K.L. (eds) Medical Neuropsychology. Critical Issues in Neuropsychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1165-3_7

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  • Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA

  • Print ISBN: 978-1-4757-1167-7

  • Online ISBN: 978-1-4757-1165-3

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

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