Most common
Lactotroph adenoma/prolactinoma (50%)
Cause amenorrhea and galactorrhea in females
Cause hypogonadism in males
Somatotroph/growth hormone secreting adenoma (20%)
ACTH secreting-corticotroph adenoma (10%)
Classification
Less than 10 mm in diameter is called a microadenoma
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The Compendium platform was created by David Kwinter, MD, CCFP(EM).
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.