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Pituitary Tumor
Alternate Names : Tumor - Pituitary
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Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis & Tests
Your health care provider will perform a physical examination and will note any double vision and visual field deficits, such as loss of peripheral vision or the ability to see in certain areas.
Tests that help confirm the diagnosis include the following: Endocrine function tests include the following: - Cortisol levels:
- Insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels
- Thyroid hormone levels:
- Serum prolactin levels
- Testosterone/estradiol levels
- Leutinizing hormone (LH) levels
- Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) levels
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• Definition
• Pituitary Tumor Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pituitary Tumor Symptoms & Signs
• Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis & Tests
• Pituitary Tumor Treatment
• Pituitary Tumor Prognosis
• Pituitary Tumor Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Cushing's Syndrome
• Gigantism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypopituitarism
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) I
• Prolactinoma
Tests & Exams
• ACTH
• Cortisol - Urine
• Cranial CT Scan
• Dexamethasone Suppression Test
• Growth Hormone
• MRI of the Head
• Prolactin
• T4 Test
• TSH
• Visual Field
Other Topics
• Anterior
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Cold Intolerance
• Constipation
• Cysts
• Endocrine
• Erection Problems
• Eyelid Drooping
• Facial Swelling
• Fatigue
• Gynecomastia
• Headache
• Heat Intolerance
• Menstruation - Absent
• Muscle Aches
• Nasal Discharge
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Nipple Discharge - Abnormal
• Physical Examination
• Radiation Therapy
• Seizures
• Smell - Impaired
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 11/12/2002
Reviewed By : Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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