Pituitary adenoma history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
The hallmark of pituitary adenoma is increased intracranial pressure. A positive history of visual field defect, headache, and menstrual irregularities is suggestive of pituitary adenoma. The most common symptoms of pituitary adenoma include galactorrhea, oligomenorrhea, erectile dysfunction, and loss of libido.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of pituitary adenoma include the following:[1]
Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
Symptoms related to prolactin-producing pituitary adenoma
Symptoms related to adrenocorticotrophic hormone-producing pituitary adenoma
- Proximal myopathy
- Hirsutism
- Easy bruising
Symptoms related to growth hormone-producing pituitary adenoma
- Snoring
- Growth of hands and feet
- Coarsening facial features
- Jaw growth and prognathism
- Excessive sweating
- Arthralgia
- Dysmorphophobia
Symptoms related to thyrotropin-producing pituitary adenoma
- Palpitations
- Tremor
- Weight loss
- Insomnia
- Hyperdefecation
- Sweating
References
References
- ↑ Pituitary tumors . National Cancer(2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/pituitary/hp/pituitary-treatment-pdq Accessed on 9 28, 2015
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