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Pituitary Adenoma

Meaning

A Pituitary Adenoma is a typically benign, slow-growing tumor that originates from the epithelial cells of the anterior pituitary gland, which is the master endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain. These neoplasms are clinically significant because they can either hypersecrete specific hormones, leading to recognizable endocrine syndromes like Cushing’s disease or acromegaly, or grow large enough to compress adjacent neurological structures, causing symptoms like vision loss or hypopituitarism. A comprehensive neuroendocrine evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis and determining the appropriate management strategy.