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TSH producing pituitary tumor — Definition
TSH üreten hipofiz tümörü / TSH producing pituitary tumor
It is a rare form of adenoma, which is caused by the pre-waiver of the pituitary gland and secretes an excessive amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This tumor leads to hyperthyroidism (thyotoxicosis) by stimulating the thyroid gland. It manifests itself with hyperthyroid findings such as palpitation, weight loss, irritability and guatr. The diagnosis is subject to high release T4 and T3 levels despite the high TSH level and pituitary imaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is TSH üreten hipofiz tümörü?
TSH üreten hipofiz tümörü; it is a rare form of adenoma, which is caused by the pre-waiver of the pituitary gland and secretes an excessive amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This tumor leads to hyperthyroidism (thyotoxicosis) by stimulating the thyroid gland. It manifests itself with hyperthyroid findings such as palpitation, weight loss, irritability and guatr. The diagnosis is subject to high release T4 and T3 levels despite the high TSH level and pituitary imaging.
❓ What is TSH producing pituitary tumor in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "TSH producing pituitary tumor" is TSH üreten hipofiz tümörü.
❓ Which medical field is TSH üreten hipofiz tümörü related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.