Pathologically excessive production of anterior pituitary hormones, especially growth hormones.
Objective To investigate the method of treating hypophysial dwarf by transplantation of embryonic anterior pituitary cells.
Porcine growth hormone is a peptide hormone which is produced and released by the anterior pituitary.
The anterior pituitary gland is perfused by its portal venous system, which passes down the hypophyseal stalk. This unusual vascular supply likely contributes to frequency of pituitary apoplexy.
Conclusion the transplantation of embryonic anterior pituitary cells to vertebral subarachnoid space is effective in the treatment of hypophysial dwarf.
