Let us learn about the Disorders of Pituitary Hormones. (A) Due to hyper secretion of STH: (a) Gigantism: This disease is caused by hyper secretion of STH in child. It is characterized by morphological, physiological, psychological and sexological features (Fig. 12.1). (i) Morphological features: 1. Abnormal body height (7 to 8 ft.) 2. Unusual elongation of limbs and hands. 3. [...]
Let us Learn about Disorder of Thyroid Hormone. Due to Hypo function of Thyroid Hormone (A) Cretinism: This disease is caused by the hypo secretion of thyroid hormone in childhood. Hypo secretion of pituitary TSH may cause hypo activity of thyroid gland. Congenital lacks of thyroid gland also help in development of cretinism (Fig. 12.8). The characteristic features are as [...]
Let us learn about Disorders of the Parathyroid Hormone. Due to Hypo Secretion of PTH: Tetany: This disease is caused in man due to hypo secretion of PTH. It is more severe in young than older persons and also severe in pregnant condition. The characteristic features of this disease are: (i) Morphological features: 1. Carpal spasm or Trousseau's sign is [...]