Pituitary Adenoma Flashcards
1
Q
Pituitary Adenoma
A
benign tumour affecting the pituitary
2
Q
types of pituitary adenoma
A
prolactinoma
non-secreting adenomas
secreting adenomas
3
Q
prolactinoma signs investigations and management
A
signs: galactorrhoea infertility amenorrhoea other signs of pituitary adenoma
investigations:
MRI
management:
dopamine agonists - 1st line
transsphenoidal surgery
4
Q
what hormones can be secreted/depleted
A
GH
ACTH
prolactin
5
Q
investigations for pituitary adenoma
A
pituitary blood profile
MRI with contrast
6
Q
management of pituitary adenoma
A
hormonal therapy
transphenoidal surgery
