Panhypopituitarism

The pituitary gland is called the master endocrine gland because it controls the function of other endocrine organs. Hypopituitarism is when there is a partial hormone deficiency in hormones made by the pituitary gland. Panhypopituitarism is when all pituitary hormones are missing.

The hormones made by the pituitary gland include:

• Growth hormone
• Adrenocorticotropic or stress hormone
• Thyroid stimulating hormone
• Gonadotropins or puberty hormones
• Antidiuretic or water hormone
• Oxytocin
• Prolactin

Treatments involve medicines and replacement of the missing hormones.