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A pituitary disease is a disorder primarily affecting the pituitary gland.[1]

  1. ^ "Overview of the Pituitary Gland: Pituitary Gland Disorders: Merck Manual Home Health Handbook". Retrieved 2009-04-04.

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have had a pituitary apoplexy develop pituitary hormone deficiencies and require long-term hormone supplementation. The first case of the disease was recorded...

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on the pituitary gland. Hypothalamic disease therefore affects the functioning of the pituitary and the target organs controlled by the pituitary, including...

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Gonadotropin

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