Pituitary Microadenoma

Pituitary Microadenoma

This type of pituitary tumor is a non-cancerous or benign growth. These tumors are smaller than 10 mm in size. Most pituitary tumors are usually microadenomas.

There are several types of Pituitary Microadenomas. They are broken down into two different categories, depending on if they produce hormones or not.
1. Functioning pituitary microadenoma
2. Nonfunctioning pituitary microadenoma

Functioning microadenomas produce one or more of the pituitary hormones. There are different types of Functioning Pituitary micradenomas and each type caused different symptoms.
ACTH producing
Thyroid hormone producing
Growth hormone producing
Prolactin producing

Nonfunctioning pituitary microadenomas do not produce hormones.

Symptoms range from anywhere to being tired, headaches, dizziness and vomiting. These will vary depending on the size of the microadenoma and the location.

MRI and CT scans are both good test, along with others to help diagnose pituitary microadenomas.

Treatment also varies on the type of microadenoma, hormone activity, how big it is and the location of it. Some treatment can include therapy, surgery and radiation therapy.

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