Ateleosis, Pituitary Infantilism (Ateleiosis)

Atheliosis, or pituitary infantilism, is incomplete sexual development due to insufficient production of hormones by the pituitary gland.

This disease is characterized by delayed puberty and underdevelopment of secondary sexual characteristics due to reduced production of gonadotropic hormones from the pituitary gland. This leads to underdevelopment of the gonads and the preservation of children's body features in adolescence and young adulthood.

Atheliosis is often accompanied by short stature, since, along with sex hormones, the production of growth hormone, which is responsible for growth, is also reduced.

This disease is a form of infantilism and manifests itself as dwarfism. Treatment of atheliosis consists of hormone replacement therapy with pituitary and sex hormones.

Atheliosis, or pituitary infantilism, is the incompleteness or delay of sexual development due to insufficiently active functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal system. As a rule, the pituitary gland plays an important role in regulating the activity of the genital organs and the production of appropriate hormones that control the process of sexual development and maturation of the body. Pituitary hormones are also responsible for proper body growth and maintaining metabolism. Therefore, the pituitary gland is a key regulator of the development of the entire body, and a lack of its function can lead to health problems and even disability. This can be caused by various reasons, such as head injuries, pituitary tumors, various diseases, including other types of hypopituitarism. Symptoms of atheliosis can be noticed from birth, since the hormonal system has not yet been adjusted. People suffering from it are short and underdeveloped for their age. They are characterized by lethargy, quiet and slow speech, weakness and myopia. Mentally, there is insufficient activity of the central nervous system, which affects the intellect. They are always calm, a little slow and inactive. They have less energy and less expressed needs and desires. Atheliosis usually manifests itself in childhood, when the pituitary gland is just beginning to produce hormones. Typically, symptoms of this disease include developmental delays, short stature, weakness, and hormonal problems. However, in some cases, atheliosis can also occur in adults. Treatment of atheliosis includes the use of various methods of hormone therapy, as well as surgery if necessary. Hormone therapy can be applied using synthetic analogues of pituitary hormones or stimulating the production of one's own hormones. Surgery may include removal of the pituitary tumor. It is important to understand that atheliosis is a serious disease that can affect a person's life. It requires an integrated approach to treatment and long-term therapy. You should consult your doctor regularly to monitor your condition and get the help you need.