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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