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Pituitary adenoma risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of pituitary adenoma is a positive family history of either pituitary tumor, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), or McCune-Albright syndrome.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of pituitary adenoma is a positive family history of either pituitary tumor, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), or McCune-Albright syndrome.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]