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The pituitary gland controls the functions of peripheral endocrine glands (see figure ). Pituitary structure and function and relationships between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are discussed in Overview of the Endocrine System.
The Pituitary and Its Target Organs
Specific pituitary disorders include:
Selective pituitary hormone deficiencies, including arginine vasopressin deficiency
Pituitary hormone excesses, including gigantism, acromegaly, galactorrhea, syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, and Cushing disease
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