Pituitary adenoma 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:

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