What is pituitary microadenoma

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The incidence rate of pituitary micro adenomas is not very high, about 1/100000, usually in women of childbearing age. Let's see what pituitary microadenomas are.

What is pituitary microadenoma

First of all: pituitary adenoma is a benign adenoma, which is the most common tumor in sellar region. There is one case in about 100000 people, and it has an increasing trend in recent years, especially in women of childbearing age. The diagnosis of pituitary adenoma is mainly based on the clinical manifestations, visual field disorders and other nervous system findings, as well as Endocrinology and radiology.

Secondly, the symptoms and signs caused by pituitary adenoma secreting too much hormone are acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome and prolactinoma. Peripituitary tissue compression syndrome, including headache, vision loss, visual field defect, hypothalamic syndrome and cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea.

Finally, surgical treatment mainly includes craniotomy and transsphenoidal surgery. Radiotherapy has a certain effect on pituitary adenoma, which can control the development of tumor, sometimes make the tumor shrink, resulting in the improvement of visual field, but pituitary microadenoma can not be fundamentally cured, which is the final treatment effect.

matters needing attention

Pituitary microadenomas are benign tumors, but they are usually treated as malignant tumors in the brain. It is difficult to operate. Therefore, conservative treatment is recommended. Usually, the diet is light, and some dog meat or beef should be avoided.