Pituitary incidentalomas

Introduction Incidentally discovered pituitary adenomas are more and more commonly encountered in endocrinology and neurosurgical practices. Often they present as difficult problems in management strategies. This review summarizes the latest evidence and opinions in a variety of settings in which in...

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Published in:Pituitary 2014-10, Vol.17 (5), p.486-491
Main Authors: Scangas, George A., Laws, Edward R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endocrinology
Human Physiology
Humans
Hypopituitarism - diagnosis
Hypopituitarism - drug therapy
Hypopituitarism - epidemiology
Hypopituitarism - surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pituitary Neoplasms - drug therapy
Pituitary Neoplasms - epidemiology
Pituitary Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Introduction Incidentally discovered pituitary adenomas are more and more commonly encountered in endocrinology and neurosurgical practices. Often they present as difficult problems in management strategies. This review summarizes the latest evidence and opinions in a variety of settings in which incidental pituitary tumors are discovered, including subclinical pituitary tumor apoplexy. Methods A systematic literature review was accomplished using a spectrum of contemporary sources for information regarding pituitary incidentalomas. Results Up to date findings regarding epidemiology, definition of pituitary incidentaloma, patient evaluation, diagnostic studies, and management are presented. Conclusions Current experience from a multidisciplinary pituitary center is presented, with indications for treatment and longitudinal care of these challenging patients.
ISSN:1386-341X
1573-7403
DOI:10.1007/s11102-013-0517-x