Autoimmune hypophysitis forms part of a spectrum of pituitary disorders characterised by an immune‐mediated inflammatory attack on the gland. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as ...

The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus, which regulates pituitary endocrine secretion. The gland consists of two main regions: the anterior pituitary ...

In a new study published in Cell Reports, Finnish researchers show that pituitary macrophages, the immune cells located in the pituitary gland, help regulate hormonal balance. It is possible that in ...

Hormonal dysregulation and gut microbiota alterations as potential contributors to cognitive dysfunction CHINA, March ...

In rare cases, pituitary tumors can run in families or occur due to genetic syndromes that pass down from one generation to the next. Experts still do not know the exact cause of pituitary tumors.

The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), which all have different jobs in the body. An endocrine disorder occurs when your endocrine system produces too much ...

Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of, and risk factors for, early endocrine disorders in childhood brain tumor survivors (CBTS). Patients and Methods This nationwide study cohort consisted of 718 ...