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Which hormone combination is the most common in plurihormonal pituitary adenomas?
Which hormone combination is the most common in plurihormonal pituitary adenomas?
- ACTH and prolactin
- GH and prolactin (correct)
- FSH and LH
- GH and ACTH
What is the classification of pituitary adenomas based on the hormones produced by the neoplastic cells?
What is the classification of pituitary adenomas based on the hormones produced by the neoplastic cells?
- Silent and hormone-negative
- Large and small
- Functional and nonfunctional
- Microadenomas and macroadenomas (correct)
Which age group is most commonly affected by pituitary adenomas?
Which age group is most commonly affected by pituitary adenomas?
- Teenagers
- Elderly
- Children
- Adults (correct)
What is the most frequent type of hyperfunctioning pituitary adenoma?
What is the most frequent type of hyperfunctioning pituitary adenoma?
What is the potential consequence of large pituitary adenomas?
What is the potential consequence of large pituitary adenomas?
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Common pituitary adenoma hormones
Common pituitary adenoma hormones
Growth Hormone (GH) and Prolactin (PRL) are frequently found together in pituitary tumors.
Pituitary adenoma classification
Pituitary adenoma classification
Pituitary tumors are categorized as microadenomas (small) or macroadenomas (large) based on size.
Pituitary adenoma age group
Pituitary adenoma age group
Pituitary tumors typically affect adults.
Most common hyperfunctioning pituitary adenoma
Most common hyperfunctioning pituitary adenoma
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Effect of large pituitary adenomas
Effect of large pituitary adenomas
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