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Pituitary adenoma laboratory tests
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma include elevated serum prolactin level and elevated or decreased serum levels of other pituitary hormones.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma include:
- Elevated serum level of prolactin
- Elevated or decreased serum level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- Elevated or decreased serum level of growth hormone (GH)
- Elevated or decreased serum level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Elevated or decreased serum level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Elevated or decreased serum level of luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Some adenomas secrete more than one hormone, the most common combination being growth hormone and prolactin.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]