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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pituitary adenoma?
Pituitary adenoma is a non-cancerous growth from the pituitary gland (a small, hormone producing gland in the brain). These are usually slow-growing and don't initially cause symptoms. However, they can grow large enough to press on nearby structures, causing symptoms.
Symptoms of pituitary adenoma
Double vision
Dizziness
Poor peripheral vision
Fatigue
Frequent urination
Headache
Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pituitary adenoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pituitary adenoma
Do you have double vision?
Are you feeling dizzy right now?
Do you feel that people or cars suddenly appear in your field of vision?
Do you feel fatigued?
Have you been passing urine more often?
Treatment for pituitary adenoma
Treatment involves medications shrink the tumour as well as potentially surgery and radiation to remove or shrink the tumor.
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References
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10014-018-0314-3
Iglesias P, Rodríguez Berrocal V, Díez JJ. Giant pituitary adenoma: histological types, clinical features and therapeutic approaches. Endocrine. 2018 Sep;61(3):407-421. doi: 10.1007/s12020-018-1645-x. Epub 2018 Jun 16. PMID: 29909598.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12020-018-1645-x
Lake MG, Krook LS, Cruz SV. Pituitary adenomas: an overview. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Sep 1;88(5):319-27. PMID: 24010395.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2013/0901/p319.html
Chiloiro S, De Marinis L. From Pituitary Adenoma to Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors: How Molecular Pathways may Impact the Therapeutic Management? Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2021;21(10):1744-1759. doi: 10.2174/1871530321666210226152901. PMID: 34425741.
https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/114590
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