Pituitary adenoma history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

Overview

The hallmark of pituitary adenoma is increased intracranial pressure. A positive history of visual disturbance, headache, and menstrual irregularities is suggestive of pituitary adenoma. The most common symptoms of pituitary adenoma include galactorrhea, oligomenorrhea , erectile dysfunction, and loss of libido.

History and Symptoms

History

The most characteristic-presenting features of pituitary adenomas include inappropriate pituitary hormone secretion and visual field deficits. Male patients tend to develop symptoms at a later stage than females.

Symptoms

Symptoms of pituitary adenoma include symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as:[1]

Other symptoms are directly related to hormone secretion associated with the adenoma:[2]

  • Symptoms related to prolactin-producing pituitary adenoma:
  • Symptoms related to adrenocorticotrophic hormone-producing pituitary adenoma:
  • Symptoms related to growth hormone-producing pituitary adenoma:
  • Symptoms related to thyrotropin-producing pituitary adenoma:

References

  1. Pituitary tumors . National Cancer(2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/pituitary/hp/pituitary-treatment-pdq Accessed on 9 28, 2015
  2. Pituitary tumors . National Cancer(2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/pituitary/hp/pituitary-treatment-pdq Accessed on 9 28, 2015