[DOC] [TLE] Pituitary Adenomas | UCLA Pituitary Tumor Program [PAR] The pituitary gland is considered to be the master hormone gland that regulates 
the ... Hormone-producing pituitary tumors can also grow to large sizes, causing 
the same ... The pituitary tumor causes and overproduction of prolactin, causing 
loss of ... Symptoms include fatigue, low blood pressure, electrolyate 
abnormalities. [DOC] [TLE] About Pituitary | Knowledge Base - Pituitary Network Association [PAR] The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine 
system, ... A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth of pituitary cells. Pituitary 
tumors can produce specific hormones, such as prolactin (causing infertility, ... If 
the tumor forms in a growth hormone producing cell, it can overproduce growth 
hormone. [DOC] [TLE] Pituitary Tumors Overview - An Abnormal Growth in Your Pituitary ... [PAR] Feb 23, 2015 ... ... your pituitary gland that can cause an overproduction of certain hormones. ... 
your pituitary gland is mightyit's known as the "master gland" because it's ... 
growth hormone (GH); prolactin; thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). [DOC] [TLE] Pituitary tumors, adenoma, craniopharyngioma, rathke cyst [PAR] Pituitary tumors grow from the pituitary gland, the master gland of the body, 
located ... Too much of this hormone can cause syndrome of inappropriate ADH 
secretion. ... For example, a prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) 
arises from ... causes an overproduction of the hormone that helps control sexual 
function. [DOC] [TLE] Interview with Dr. Lewis Blevins: Pituitary Disorders | Patient ... [PAR] The pituitary gland is known as the master gland. If it malfunctions, it can cause 
big problems in your body. ... In summary, what we see with the gland are either 
tumors that overproduce hormones or lesions that either cause ... in women, one 
of the more common symptoms of a pituitary tumor is abnormal menstrual periods
. [DOC] [TLE] Overview of the Pituitary Gland - Hormonal and Metabolic Disorders ... [PAR] Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of Pituitary Gland 
Disorders ... control (target glands), the hypothalamus or the pituitary can 
determine how much ... of most other endocrine glands, it is often called the 
master gland. Hormone ... Some of the hormones, such as ACTH , growth 
hormone, and prolactin,... [DOC] [TLE] Prolactinemia: Excess Quantities of Lesser-Known Hormone ... [PAR] Small elevations in prolactin can be caused by many factors, including stress ... a 
picture of the brain to look specifically for abnormalities in the pituitary gland. [DOC] [TLE] Pituitary disorders | Division of Endocrinology [PAR] It is often called the master gland because it produces a number of hormones 
that regulate ... These disorders can result in a wide variety of different clinical 
conditions, ... Prolactin is a hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland, 
which ... is a rare condition caused by an overproduction of the adrenal hormone 
cortisol. [DOC] [TLE] Prolactinoma | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ... [PAR] The pituitary gland, sometimes called the master gland, plays a critical role in 
regulating ... It produces prolactin and other key hormones including ... 
Enlargement of the gland can cause symptoms such as headaches or visual 
disturbances. ... tumor size, correct any visual abnormalities, and restore normal 
pituitary function. [DOC] [TLE] AANS - The Pituitary Gland and Pituitary Tumors [PAR] The pituitary is a small gland attached to the base of the brain (behind the nose) 
... the "master gland" because it controls the secretion of most of the hormones in 
... For example, this dysfunction can cause overproduction of growth hormones, ... 
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill abnormal pituitary tumor cells. [DOC] [TLE] Pituitary Tumors Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options [PAR] The pituitary gland is a pea-sized structure that is attached to the ... The pituitary 
gland sometimes is called the master gland because it produces hormones that 
... Prolactin-producing pituitary tumors can develop in both men and women, and 
they ... In children and teenagers, this overproduction of growth hormone causes 
a... [DOC] [TLE] Pituitary Gland Disorders |Pituitary Disorders | Pituitary Diseases

Question: An abnormality of this master gland can cause overproduction of the hormone prolactin
Answer: Pituitary gland