Pituitary Gland & Hypothalums

Intracellular lesions

(pathology) grow within the sella

Pituitary gland location

2.5 cm superior and 2.5 cm anterior to the EAM or ¾ inch anterior the the EAM

hypothalamus

The --- is a region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions. It is located in the middle of the base of the brain, and encapsulates the ventral portion of the 3rd ventricle

Hypothalamus location

base of the optic chiasm that releases hormones in the brain

The pituitary gland

is behind (posterior) to the TMJ, and midplane behind (posterior) the nasal bone (between the eyes)

Primary treatment

is to normalize hormonal function or relieve local compressive effects

headache

Most common pituitary symptom is a

Diffuse adenomas

(pathology) fill the entire sella can erode its wall

Invasive neoplasms

(pathology) rapid growth, tend to erode outside the sella and invade neighboring tissues

Intrahypophyseal tumors

(pathology) stay in the pituitary

bitemporal hemianopsia (loss of peripheral vision in both eyes)

The most common defect is

hypothalamus

The pituitary gland is called the "master gland" but it is under the control of the

optic chiasm & cavernous sinus

The pituitary gland is close to the --- (superiorly) and the --- (laterally)

sphenoid bone

The pituitary gland lies in the sella turcica of the

sella turcica

The pituitary gland resides in the base of skull called the

hypothalamus

The pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, lies immediately beneath (inferior) the

endoderm

The pituitary is derived from the

CT or MRI

The principle detection is via