HubHip: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Endocrine Disorders: Pituitary (59)

DescriptionAn endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, in the small recess of a bone - certain sections of the pituitary each secretes important hormones including growth hormone (GH) and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Pituitary

The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Site) - Aims to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all types of hypothalamic and pituitary diseases.
UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program (Site) - UCLA's program page provides information regarding the clinic, its procedures, research, patient services, links, and a support group.
To Majestic (Site) - Pituitary tumor support group site. Patients communicate via a message board and guestbook.
OHSU Pituitary Unit (Site) - Comprehensive treatment center specializing in pituitary tumors and diseases including cushing's, acromegaly, and prolactinomas.
Pituitary Network Association (Site) - Non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them.
Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundation (Site) - Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary.
MedlinePlus: Pituitary Disorders (Site) - Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials.
American Cancer Society: Do We Know What Causes Pituitary Tumors? (Site) - Article that explains the cause of tumors, how they develop, risk factors, and prevention.
Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Information Links (Site) - Resources for patients. From Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Clinical Center.
NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page (Site) - Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues.
Pituitary Disorders Education & Support (Site) - Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness, and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories.
The Hormone Foundation: Pituitary Disorders (Site) - Provides an overview on secretory and non-secretory tumors, treatment options, lifestyle issues, and prevention; as well as other pituitary-related resources.
Pituitary Chat (Site) - On-line message board with links to information about all aspects of pituitary problems.
California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF (Site) - A multi-disciplinary center designed to provide comprehensive care to all patients with newly diagnosed and pre-existing pituitary disorders. Providing information on pathology, diagnosis, and treatment options.