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Because large numbers of hormones are produced by the pituitary gland, a variety of different conditions can be caused by pituitary disease or tumors. The specific illness and signs depend on the cause and the area(s) of the pituitary gland that is affected.
29 Ιουν 2024 · In particular, the hereditary disorder multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN 1) can cause pituitary tumors. If MEN 1 runs in your family, talk to your health care provider about tests that may help find a pituitary tumor early.
5 Ιουλ 2019 · On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. William Young Jr., a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, discusses pituitary gland tumors. This interview originally aired July 6, 2019. The pituitary...
29 Ιουν 2024 · Mayo Clinic's neuroradiologists are experienced in performing inferior petrosal sinus sampling to help find and identify pituitary tumors. This test involves taking a sample from the veins where the pituitary gland drains hormones into the bloodstream.
23 Ιουν 2022 · Pituitary adenoma is a highly incident disease, with prolactin-secreting and incidental lesions representing the majority of tumors. Incidence rates and asymptomatic detection appear to be increasing over time.
Subsequent chapters review anatomical, pathological, radiological, and ophthalmologic issues related to the pituitary gland and pituitary neoplasms. The largest section of the text is devoted to the management of pituitary tumors and is organized by pituitary tumor subtype.
29 Ιουν 2024 · To detect and diagnose a pituitary tumor, your health care provider will likely talk with you about your personal and family medical history and do a physical exam. Testing to detect a pituitary tumor also may include: Blood tests. Blood tests can show whether your body has too much or too little of certain hormones.
