Hypopituitarism
（重定向自Hypothalamic dysfunction）
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![The major endocrine glands of the body. Pituitary hormones control the function of the adrenal gland, thyroid gland and the gonads (testes and ovaries).](/Images/godic/202501/19/Illu_endocrine_system_New4605.png")
![CT scan of the brain showing a craniopharyngioma (white structure in the center of the image). This tumor may cause hypopituitarism and requires surgical removal.](/Images/godic/202501/19/Craniopharyngioma14605.jpg")
Hypopituitarism is the decreased (hypo) secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. If there is decreased secretion of most pituitary hormones, the term panhypopituitarism (pan meaning "all") is used.