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Pituitary Neoplasms (Pituitary Adenoma)

Neoplasms which arise from or metastasize to the PITUITARY GLAND. The majority of pituitary neoplasms are adenomas, which are divided into non-secreting and secreting forms. Hormone producing forms are further classified by the type of hormone they secrete. Pituitary adenomas may also be characterized by their staining properties (see ADENOMA, BASOPHIL; ADENOMA, ACIDOPHIL; and ADENOMA, CHROMOPHOBE). Pituitary tumors may compress adjacent structures, including the HYPOTHALAMUS, several CRANIAL NERVES, and the OPTIC CHIASM. Chiasmal compression may result in bitemporal HEMIANOPSIA.
Also Known As:
Pituitary Adenoma; Pituitary Tumors; Pituitary Tumor; Cancer of Pituitary; Cancer of the Pituitary; Pituitary Carcinoma; Adenoma, Pituitary; Adenomas, Pituitary; Cancer, Pituitary; Cancers, Pituitary; Carcinoma, Pituitary; Carcinomas, Pituitary; Neoplasm, Pituitary; Neoplasms, Pituitary; Pituitary Adenomas; Pituitary Cancers; Pituitary Carcinomas; Pituitary Neoplasm; Tumor, Pituitary; Tumors, Pituitary; Pituitary Cancer
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Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Adenoma (Adenomas)
3. Pituitary Neoplasms (Pituitary Adenoma)
4. Acromegaly
5. Prolactinoma (Prolactinomas)

Experts

1. Kovacs, Kalman: 78 articles (07/2019 - 01/2000)
2. Korbonits, Márta: 57 articles (02/2022 - 01/2002)
3. Yamada, Shozo: 56 articles (04/2022 - 01/2002)
4. Melmed, Shlomo: 55 articles (01/2022 - 01/2000)
5. Colao, Annamaria: 46 articles (01/2021 - 06/2002)
6. Scheithauer, Bernd W: 46 articles (11/2012 - 02/2002)
7. Zhang, Yazhuo: 43 articles (05/2022 - 01/2009)
8. Wang, Renzhi: 40 articles (04/2022 - 04/2002)
9. Horvath, Eva: 39 articles (04/2015 - 01/2000)
10. Asa, Sylvia L: 37 articles (11/2019 - 01/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Pituitary Neoplasms:
1. Hormones (Hormone)IBA
2. Temozolomide (Temodar)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)IBA
4. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)FDA Link
5. Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor)IBA
6. Octreotide (Sandostatin)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Dopamine Agonists (Dopamine Agonist)IBA
8. ProlactinIBA
9. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Radiotherapy
2. Therapeutics
3. Hypophysectomy
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Decompression