Pituatory Adenoma Flashcards
1
Q
Non-functioning pituitary adenoma
A
Is panhypopituitarism
But
Compression of the pituitary stalk can result in hyperprolactinaemia
due to decreased transport of dopamine from the hypothalamus to the pituitary.
Dopamine acts to suppress prolactin releas
2
Q
pituitary blood profile includes
A
including GH, prolactin, ACTH, FSH, LSH and TFTs
3
Q
Z
A
4
Q
C
A
5
Q
C
A
6
Q
First line for prolactinoma?
A
Bromocriptine
7
Q
Pituatory adenine with progression in size we give?
A
transsphenoidal transnasal hypophysectomy
