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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Secondary prevention strategies following pituitary adenoma include a regular check up of | [[Secondary prevention]] strategies following pituitary adenoma include a regular check up of [[serum]] levels of [[Pituitary hormone|pituitary hormones]] and regular neuro-ophthalmic examination. | ||
==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
*To | *To prevent [[complication]] of excessive [[Pituitary hormone|pituitary hormones]] a regular check up of [[serum]] levels of [[Pituitary hormone|pituitary hormones]] is required. | ||
*Regular neuro-ophthalmic examination is also recommended, especially if there is a residual tumor. | *Regular neuro-ophthalmic examination is also recommended, especially if there is a residual [[tumor]]. | ||
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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
Secondary prevention strategies following pituitary adenoma include a regular check up of serum levels of pituitary hormones and regular neuro-ophthalmic examination.
Secondary Prevention
- To prevent complication of excessive pituitary hormones a regular check up of serum levels of pituitary hormones is required.
- Regular neuro-ophthalmic examination is also recommended, especially if there is a residual tumor.