Pituitary tumours Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of tumours are pituitary tumours usually?
A
benign
2
Q
What does a pituitary tumour press on and what can it cause?
A
optic chiasm causing a specific visual field defect called a bitemporal hemianopia
3
Q
What can pituitary tumours do to hormones?
A
They have the potential to cause hormone deficiencies (hypopituitarism) or to release excessive hormones
4
Q
What conditions can pituitary tumours lead to?
A
Acromegaly
Hyperprolactinaemia
Cushing’s disease
Thyrotoxicosis
