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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Small pituitary gland
  1. X-linked acrogigantism 
    ... growth in children that is caused by pituitary gland abnormalities (pituitary gigantism). X-LAG is caused by a genetic change in which a small amount of genetic material on the X chromosome ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/x-linked-acrogigantism - Genetics
  2. Cushing disease 
    ... is produced by the adrenal glands, which are small glands located at the top of each kidney. The production of cortisol is triggered by the release of a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cushing-disease - Genetics
  3. Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome 
    ... is also associated with dental abnormalities including unusually small teeth ... of the pituitary gland that can result in slow growth.Researchers have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/axenfeld-rieger-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Septo-optic dysplasia 
    ... brain; and hypoplasia of the hormone-producing gland (pituitary gland) at ... often abnormally small and make fewer connections than usual between the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/septo-optic-dysplasia - Genetics
  5. Combined pituitary hormone deficiency 
    ... more hormones that are normally produced by the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the ... involved. The hormones that are produced by the pituitary gland include growth hormone (GH), which is needed for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../combined-pituitary-hormone-deficiency - Genetics
  6. Laron syndrome 
    ... hormone, a substance produced by the brain's pituitary gland that helps promote growth. Affected individuals are close ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/laron-syndrome - Genetics
  7. Wolfram syndrome 
    ... atrophy). People with Wolfram syndrome often also have pituitary gland dysfunction that results in excess urine production (a ... optic atrophy first begin.In diabetes insipidus, the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/wolfram-syndrome - Genetics
  8. Multiple endocrine neoplasia 
    ... frequently involves tumors of the parathyroid glands, the pituitary gland, and the pancreas. Tumors in these glands can ... most common feature, followed by tumors of the pituitary gland, additional endocrine glands, and other organs. Multiple endocrine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia - Genetics
  9. McCune-Albright syndrome 
    ... weight loss, tremors, sweating, and other symptoms. The pituitary gland (a structure at the base of the brain ... cortisol produced by the adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of each kidney. Cushing syndrome ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/mccune-albright-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Langerhans cell histiocytosis 
    ... rashes which can be mild to severe. The pituitary gland may also be affected; this gland is located ... an inability to have children (infertility). In addition, pituitary gland damage may result in the production of excessive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/langerhans-cell-histiocytosis - Genetics
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