Non-functioning Pituitary Adenoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
a tumour which in and of itself doesn’t produce any hormone but which through growth can disrupt the structures around it or the function of the gland
2
Q
what are the potential presentations?
A
if it grows out of the pituitary cavity it causes
- compression on the optic chiasma
- compression on other structures e.g. CN 3,4,6
if it grows into the pituitary and stops hormone production
- hypoadrenalism
- hypothyroidism
- hypogonadism
- (diabetes insipidus)
- GH deficiency
3
Q
how is it managed?
A
transsphenoidal surgery
replace hormones
