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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]]. | 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== | ||
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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:[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