Surgery 101

381. Pituitary Adenoma

May 11, 2022 · 20 min · 29.4 MB
0:00-20:25

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By the end of this podcast, you

  • Outline the anatomy and physiology of the pituitary gland and the pathophysiology of pituitary tumours
  • Describe the clinical presentation of pituitary adenomas, including endocrine and mass effect signs and symptoms
  • Classify pituitary adenomas, based both on size and hormonal dysfunction
  • List clinically useful investigations, including bloodwork and imaging.
  • Build a robust differential diagnosis
  • Describe management options, including medical, surgical and radiotherapy options and the pros and cons of each those