Pituitary Adenoma 3 Multiple Types C4540135
Pituitary adenomas are tumors of the pituitary gland that may affect hormone production. They can cause various symptoms depending on hormone involvement. Treatment may include medication, surgery, or radiation.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- C80.1
- ICD-11
- 2A00.0
- Body system
- oncologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Bitemporal hemianopsia
Papilledema
Generalized symptoms
(oncologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Headache
(neurologic)Fatigue
(endocrine)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Neuroimaging and hormonal baseline assessment
MRI of the pituitary region with contrast to characterize tumor size, extension, and relationship to optic structures, combined with comprehensive pituitary hormone panel.
Medical tumor management with dopamine agonists
Dopamine agonist therapy (cabergoline or bromocriptine) as first-line treatment for prolactin-secreting adenomas, normalizing prolactin levels and reducing tumor size in most cases.
Additional treatment options
Transsphenoidal surgical resection
Endoscopic or microscopic transsphenoidal approach to remove pituitary adenoma, indicated for non-functioning tumors causing mass effect, medication-resistant cases, or apoplexy.
surgicalHormone replacement therapy
Replacement of deficient pituitary hormones including hydrocortisone, levothyroxine, sex steroids, and desmopressin as needed to maintain endocrine function.
medicationStereotactic radiation therapy
Focused radiation delivery to residual or recurrent pituitary adenoma tissue, typically reserved for residual disease not amenable to additional surgery.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Mete O, Kuroda A, Bhatt L, Asa SL. International Society of Pituitary Pathologists Consensus Guidelines for Management of Pituitary Adenomas. Endocr Pathol. 2022.
Melmed S, Kaiser UB, Lopes MB, Bertherat J, Syro LV, Raverot G, et al. Biology of Pituitary Adenomas: Pathophysiology and Novel Therapies. Front Endocrinol. 2021.
Karkar A, Buchfelder M, Honegger J, Knappe UJ, McLaughlin N, Mortini P. Transsphenoidal Surgery Versus Medical Therapy for Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenomas: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pituitary. 2020.
Gao Y, Zhang H, Wang Y, Liu N, Feng J. Efficacy and Safety of Dopamine Agonists in Treatment of Prolactinomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019.
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