An 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). Acromegaly (9) Cushing's Syndrome (9) Diabetes Insipidus (14) Empty Sella Syndrome (4) Hypopituitarism (5) Prolactinoma (6) 1. American Cancer Society: Do We Know What Causes Pituitary Tumors? - Article that explains the cause of tumors, how they develop, risk factors, and prevention. 2. Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Information Links - Resources for patients. From Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Clinical Center. 3. NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page - Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues. 4. OHSU Pituitary Unit - Comprehensive treatment center specializing in pituitary tumors and diseases including cushing's, acromegaly, and prolactinomas. 5. Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundation - 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. 6. Pituitary Chat - On-line message board with links to information about all aspects of pituitary problems. 7. Pituitary Disorders - Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials. By Medline Plus. 8. Pituitary Disorders Education & Support - Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness, and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories. 9. Pituitary Network Association - Non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them. 10. The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Aims to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all types of hypothalamic and pituitary diseases. 11. To Majestic - Pituitary tumor support group site. Patients communicate via a message board and guestbook. 12. The Hormone Foundation: Pituitary Disorders - Provides an overview on secretory and non-secretory tumors, treatment options, lifestyle issues, and prevention; as well as other pituitary-related resources. 13. UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program - UCLA's program page provides information regarding the clinic, its procedures, research, patient services, links, and a support group.

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