What is the Origin of Pituitary Hyperplasia?

The term combines 'pituitary,' referring to the master endocrine gland in the brain, with 'hyperplasia,' from the Greek hyper- (over) and plasis (molding), meaning an excessive formation of cells. Clinically, it is a diagnosis often considered in the context of hyperprolactinemia or secondary to long-term target organ hormone deficiency, highlighting a key compensatory mechanism.

What is the Mechanism of Pituitary Hyperplasia?

The primary mechanism is chronic, excessive stimulation of specific pituitary cell populations by trophic hormones or the sustained absence of negative feedback. For instance, prolonged, uncorrected primary hypothyroidism removes the negative feedback on the hypothalamus, leading to excessive Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) secretion. TRH can then stimulate both TSH and prolactin cell hyperplasia, resulting in a glandular overgrowth that is a compensatory or pathological response to sustained upstream endocrine signaling.

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Pituitary hyperplasia is a pathological condition characterized by a non-neoplastic, generalized increase in the number of cells within the anterior pituitary gland. This cellular proliferation results in the enlargement of the gland and often leads to the overproduction and hypersecretion of one or more pituitary hormones, such as prolactin or growth hormone. It is a state of abnormal glandular overgrowth distinct from a true pituitary tumor, though the effects can be similar.

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