non functioning pituitary tumours

Question 1

define a non functioning pituitary tumour?

Answer 1

benign tumours of the pituitary gland that do not produce any active pituitary hormones.

Question 2

which familial condition is associated with pituitary tumours?

Answer 2

MEN-1 syndrome

Question 3

what are the presenting symptoms and signs of pituitary tumours?

Answer 3

• Headaches (due to stretching of the dura)
o Optic chiasm -bitemporal hemianopia
o pressing on the pituitary will cause panhypopituitarism

Question 4

what investigations should be carried out for pituitary tumours?

Answer 4

MRI - gold standard 
•	Pituitary blood profile: 
o	GH 
o	Prolactin
o	ACTH 
o	FH 
o	LSH 
o	TFTs
o	visual fields testing