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Pituitary Tumours


  • Benign>>Metastases (Breast ca)
  • 50%Non-secreting 
  • •Secreting (Prolactinoma) 


SYMPTOMS




  • Bitemporal hemianopia (macro) 
  • Cranial Nerve palsy (macro) 
  • Hormonal effects 

TYPES

  • Microadenoma<1cm 
  • Macroadenoma>1cm


DIAGNOSIS

  • MRI pituitary 
  • Hormone levels 
  • Visual field testing

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