{"id":2403,"date":"2020-04-05T19:07:28","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T19:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/pituitary-disorders\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T07:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:32:45","slug":"pituitary-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/pituitary-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Pituitary Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2403\" class=\"elementor elementor-2403 elementor-761\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390b15b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"390b15b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d91123 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d91123\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a36853c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a36853c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>WHAT IS IT?<\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>The pituitary gland is a gland about the size of a small pea. It plays an important role in regulating the body\u2019s vital functions and overall well-being. It is referred to as the body\u2019s \u201cmaster gland\u201d because it controls the activity of most other hormone-secreting glands.  <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4>DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF DISEASES<\/h4>\n<p>The endocrinologist diagnoses pituitary dysfunction based on blood hormone levels.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h5>Imaging Tests<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>computed tomography (CT)<\/li>\n<li>magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They can reveal pituitary adenomas or a sella turcica defect.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h5>Laboratory Tests<\/h5>\n<p>First and foremost, the patient\u2019s symptoms are evaluated. Next, the levels of the relevant hormones are examined in a targeted manner. Often, these levels are difficult to interpret because they vary greatly throughout the day and depending on various factors. Therefore, measuring a single random blood sample usually does not provide useful information.   <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h5>Laboratory Tests  <\/h5>\n<p>There are diagnostic tests that involve administering specific substances to measure hormone levels. These can provide more reliable results regarding those levels. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>At the clinics <strong><em>CarE MediC<\/em><\/strong> , we carefully review your medical history and symptoms, perform a clinical examination, and order specific diagnostic tests. The goal is to identify disorders of pituitary function and provide appropriate treatment, such as disorders of: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prolactin<\/li>\n<li>Growth hormone<\/li>\n<li>Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and others<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/pituitary-disorders\/\">More<\/a><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1012 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u0394\u0399\u0391\u03a4\u0391\u03a1\u0391\u03a7\u0395\u03a3-\u03a5\u03a0\u039f\u03a6\u03a5\u03a3\u0397\u03a3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u0394\u0399\u0391\u03a4\u0391\u03a1\u0391\u03a7\u0395\u03a3-\u03a5\u03a0\u039f\u03a6\u03a5\u03a3\u0397\u03a3-1.png 359w, https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u0394\u0399\u0391\u03a4\u0391\u03a1\u0391\u03a7\u0395\u03a3-\u03a5\u03a0\u039f\u03a6\u03a5\u03a3\u0397\u03a3-1-252x300.png 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHAT IS IT? 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