Pituitary tumors: diagnosis, management, and implications for reproduction.
Pituitary tumors are the most common intracranial neoplasms. They are commonly encountered by the gynecologist during an evaluation for galactorrhea, menstrual disturbances, or infertility. Although the majority of these tumors are benign, their impact on the endocrine and nervous system can be striking. The availability of neuroimaging techniques has allowed for more rapid diagnosis, affording earlier treatment. This review is intended to describe the common pituitary tumors seen by the gynecologist, and their impact on reproduction and fertility in the female patient.
Beshay
Victor E
VE
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Texas Medical Center at Dallas, 4323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
Beshay
Joseph E
JE
Halvorson
Lisa M
LM
D049913:ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D049912:Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D015175:Prolactinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012098:Reproduction; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000378:metabolism
D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone; D013972:Thyrotropin