Question 1

could my pituitary adenoma be the cause of eye problem?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends on the size of the adenoma and the type of eye problem. A neurologist, a good eye exam and an MRI of the pituitary gland could establish whether there is a relationship between the two. Have in mind that eye problems (of all kinds) are very common, so it is important to see what type of visual disturbance you are experiencing before jumping to conclusions.

Question 2

when you have scotoma develop in one eye only and the patient has a pituitary adenoma, takes plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) and has ischemic microvascular disease, can you tell which one most likely caused the scotoma?

Accepted Answer

Ischemia. : Monocular ischemia most likely causes shots a in one eye.  Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and pituitary adenoma causes symmetrical bilateral schotoma.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: pituitary adenoma?

Accepted Answer

Benign growth: Benign growth on the pituitary gland. Like a cyst...

Question 4

can pituitary adenoma kill you?

Accepted Answer

ADR Oma: Usually consider slow growing and no immediate mortality.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the signs and symptoms of pituitary adenoma?

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Secreting vs non: This would depend on if the tumor is secreting vs. Non-secreting. If secreting: prolactinoma-infertility and lactation, growth hormone-hypertension, diabetes, acromegaly, acth-excessive cortisol leading to hypertension, weight gain. If non-secreting tumor, there are usually problems from compression of local structures-vision: loss of peripheral vision; hormones: loss of sex hormones.

Question 6

does pituitary adenoma causes irritaion and angryness?does it leads to death?

Accepted Answer

Generally benign: These are ggenerally benign lesions; however can cause over- secredtion of certain brain chemicals, have your physician check, since it is possible that it can cause mood changes.

Question 7

pituitary adenoma in mri so what is next?

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgeon: See a neurosurgeon for an evaluation of your pituitary adenoma to discuss options for treatment.  He can decide with you types of surgical intervention or medical therapy which may be used to treat your condition.

Question 8

what exactly is a pituitary adenoma?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what are the tests for pituitary adenoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: A good source to review and which may answer your questions is: 

http://www.Med.Nyu.Edu/content?Chunkiid=96789

if you have more specific questions after reviewing this website please write back.

Question 10

is it true that a pituitary adenoma is an actual tumor?

Accepted Answer

Adenoma: The word "tumor" means "a lump".  A "tumor" is not necessarily a cancer (which is a tumor that spreads).  A pituitary adenoma is a tumor, but it is almost never a cancer.

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