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pituitary tumour |
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- A pituitary tumour is an abnormal growth that develops within the pituitary gland. The pituitary is a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. It secretes hormones into the bloodstream and controls most of the body's other hormone-secreting glands. |
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hypothyroidism |
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- Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormone. |
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