Question 1

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 2

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 3

could you die from a pituitary adenoma?

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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 4

what are the tests for pituitary adenoma?

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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 5

what is the definition or description of: pituitary adenoma?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

for how long does it take for a pituitary adenoma to grow 2 cm?

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Macroadenoma: If a 2 cm pituitary adenoma is discovered, it is likely that it has been there and growing for years, perhaps 10 yr, but it depends on what kind of tumor, whether it is secreting anything, what symptoms you have.  For example, if you are a woman, and the tumor is a prolactinoma, you may be able to date the onset of tumor growth to the cessation of your periods.

Question 7

what is the length of time for a pituitary adenoma to grow 2 cm?

Accepted Answer

It depends?: There are many kind of adenoma, some are functional and  some are not, it is very hard to guess.

Question 8

can a non functional pituitary adenoma become functional later on?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely. However, a non-functional adenoma can destroy the function of other pituitary cells by compressing the organ in its bony enclosure.

Question 9

can pituitary adenoma kill you?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

can pituitary adenoma be caused by stress?

Accepted Answer

No: They are not caused by stress. They are benign tumors of unknown cause.

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