Can a child survive without a pituitary gland?

Yes: A child who is born without pituitary gland function will survive, but only with very careful monitering by a specialist, usually an endocrinologist, and life - long medication.

Yes: ...But they will need lifelong supplementation of certain hormones.

Yes: If the child receive the appropriate treatment.

Yes: We care for many patients who have panhypopituitarism. It becomes complicated, but essentially, there are medication available to replace the vital hormones no longer manufactured by an absent pituitary.

Yes : Pediatric endocrinologists manage the care of panhypopituitary children of all ages. Multiple hormone replacement is necessary and it is very treatable.

Hypopituitarism: Yes. Every pituitary hormone can be replaced or provided-for. Seek out an experienced board-certified pediatric endocrinologist.