Pituitary disease. A pituitary disease is a disorder primarily affecting the pituitary gland. The main disorders involving the pituitary gland are: Overproduction or underproduction of a pituitary hormone will affect the respective end-organ.
Spinal Infusion Pump. Applies to: Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee. A spinal infusion pump is a device that delivers concentrated amounts of medication into the spinal fluid space through the use of a small catheter.
Spinal CSF Leak Foundation. Overview of Spinal CSF Leaks. The brain and spinal cord are bathed in fluid known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This fluid is held inside layers of connective tissue called the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord. There are three meningeal layers: pia mater; arachnoid mater; dura mater.