Pituitary adenoma laboratory tests

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

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Laboratory Findings

  • Laboratory studies are important in the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma, abnormal findings may include:
  • Some adenomas secrete more than one hormone, the most common combination being growth hormon and prolactin.

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