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What is the most common cause of anterior pituitary disorders?
What is the most common cause of anterior pituitary disorders?
- Genetic mutations
- Pituitary tumors (correct)
- Endocrine neoplasia
- Prolactinoma
What is the characteristic size of a microadenoma?
What is the characteristic size of a microadenoma?
- > 2 cm
- > 1 cm
- < 1 cm (correct)
- < 2 cm
What is the most common functioning adenoma?
What is the most common functioning adenoma?
- Thyrotroph adenoma
- Prolactinoma (correct)
- Corticotroph adenoma
- Somatotroph adenoma
What is the cause of familial pituitary adenomas in less than 5% of cases?
What is the cause of familial pituitary adenomas in less than 5% of cases?
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What hormone does prolactin inhibit, leading to decreased FSH and LH levels?
What hormone does prolactin inhibit, leading to decreased FSH and LH levels?
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