Q: could you die from a pituitary adenoma?

Many factors: You can die from almost anything, but it is very uncommon to die from a pituitary adenoma. How big is this adenoma? Mris are so sensitive, they sometimes pick up small lesions of no significance. Is this adenoma secreting any hormones? Big pituitary tumors can sometimes bleed (apoplexy), which is very bad, but this is rare. You should see your doctor, and maybe an endocrinologist.

Q: can a adrenal adenoma stop functioning?

Yes and no: Most adrenal adenomas are nonfunctioning. However if an adenoma is functioning, i.e. Secreting excess of hormone, it will not usually stop functioning. Functioning tumors are usually removed surgically to prevent adverse affects of excess hormones, like cushing's disease and hyperaldosteronism.

Question 1

what is a cecal adenoma ?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Non malignant but need to be watch closely with repeated colonoscopy.

Question 2

i'm 36 and had a 5mm sessile adenoma removed from my cecum. how often should i get a colonoscopy now and is this adenoma of high risk for cancer?

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5 years: It is some thing you should discuss with your GI doctor. In general getting a repeat colonoscopy in 5 years is safe. You may consult this site for more information on this topic:
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/colonandrectumcancer/moreinformation/colonandrectumcancerearlydetection/colorectal-cancer-early-detection-acs-recommendations

Question 3

what sort of problem is an adenoma?

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Pre-cancer lesion: An adenoma is a lesion that is a precursor to cancer. If left alone, it may progress to a cancerous lesion.

Question 4

what is a adrenal adenoma?

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Adenoma: Adenoma is benign growth.

Question 5

is a fibro adenoma cancerous?

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No: Fibroadenoma is benign and not considered cancerous.

Question 6

how is bronchial adenoma diagnosed?

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Scan and biopsy: A scan of the chest should show it and a biopsy should confirm it.

Question 7

what exactly is a pituitary adenoma?

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A type of tumor: Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor that arises from the glandular tissue. It can oversecrete hormones normally made in the gland like growth hormone, prolactin etc., .

Question 8

how are the pituitary adenomas cured?

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Surgery: Surgery is the best treatment for pituitary adenomas unless it is one that produces prolactin, in which case, a pill (medication) might be able to shrink and control it.  If it's small (< 1 cm) and is non-functioning, you might not need to do anything to it except follow it with imaging studies (MRI) to make sure it doesn't grow in the future.

Question 9

could you die from a pituitary adenoma?

Accepted Answer

Many factors: You can die from almost anything, but it is very uncommon to die from a pituitary adenoma.  How big is this adenoma?  Mris are so sensitive, they sometimes pick up small lesions of no significance.  Is this adenoma secreting any hormones?  Big pituitary tumors can sometimes bleed (apoplexy), which is very bad, but this is rare. You should see your doctor, and maybe an endocrinologist.

Question 10

can a adrenal adenoma stop functioning?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Most adrenal adenomas are nonfunctioning.  However if an adenoma is functioning, i.e. Secreting excess of hormone, it will not usually stop functioning.  Functioning tumors are usually removed surgically to prevent adverse affects of excess hormones, like cushing's disease and hyperaldosteronism.

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