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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of pituitary adenoma is increased [[intracranial pressure]]. A positive history of [[visual field defect]], [[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 and Symptoms== | ||
*[[Vomiting]] | [[Symptoms]] of pituitary adenoma include the following:<ref name="nci"> Pituitary tumors . National Cancer(2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/pituitary/hp/pituitary-treatment-pdq Accessed on 9 28, 2015</ref> | ||
*[[Visual field defect]] | ==== Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure ==== | ||
:*[[Headache]] | |||
:*[[Lethargy]] | |||
:*[[Nausea]] | |||
:*[[Vomiting]] | |||
:*[[Visual field defect]] | |||
====Symptoms related to prolactin-producing pituitary adenoma==== | |||
:*[[Oligomenorrhea]] | |||
:*[[Amenorrhea]] | |||
:*Loss of [[libido]] | |||
:*[[Erectile dysfunction]] | |||
:*[[Galactorrhea]] | |||
====Symptoms related to adrenocorticotrophic hormone-producing pituitary adenoma==== | |||
:*Proximal [[myopathy]] | |||
:*[[Hirsutism]] | |||
:*[[Easy bruising]] | |||
====Symptoms related to growth hormone-producing pituitary adenoma==== | |||
:*[[Snoring]] | |||
:*Growth of hands and feet | |||
:*Coarsening facial features | |||
:*Jaw growth and prognathism | |||
:*Excessive [[sweating]] | |||
:*[[Arthralgia]] | |||
:*[[Dysmorphophobia]] | |||
====Symptoms related to thyrotropin-producing pituitary adenoma==== | |||
:*[[Palpitations]] | |||
:*[[Tremor]] | |||
:*[[Weight loss]] | |||
:*[[Insomnia]] | |||
:*Hyperdefecation | |||
:*[[Sweating]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Endocrinology]] | [[Category:Endocrinology]] | ||
[[Category:Mature chapter]] | [[Category:Mature chapter]] | ||
[[Category:Up-To-Date]] | |||
[[Category:Oncology]] | |||
[[Category:Medicine]] | |||
[[Category:Neurology]] | |||
[[Category:Neurosurgery]] | |||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | |||
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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 field defect, 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
Symptoms of pituitary adenoma include the following:[1]
Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
- Proximal myopathy
- Hirsutism
- Easy bruising
- Snoring
- Growth of hands and feet
- Coarsening facial features
- Jaw growth and prognathism
- Excessive sweating
- Arthralgia
- Dysmorphophobia
- Palpitations
- Tremor
- Weight loss
- Insomnia
- Hyperdefecation
- Sweating
References
- ↑ Pituitary tumors . National Cancer(2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/pituitary/hp/pituitary-treatment-pdq Accessed on 9 28, 2015