Pituitary adenoma secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

Secondary prevention strategies following pituitary adenoma include a regular check up of serum levels of pituitary hormones and regular neuro-ophthalmic examination.

• To prevent complication of excessive pituitary hormones a regular check up of serum levels of pituitary hormones is required.

• Regular neuro-ophthalmic examination is also recommended, especially if there is a residual tumor.

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