Surgical Management of Pituitary Adenomas
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Which pituitary adenoma is associated with galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and reduced bone density in women?

  • Gonadotroph adenoma
  • Thyrotroph adenoma
  • Corticotroph adenoma
  • Somatotroph adenoma (correct)
  • Which enzyme inhibitor can be used for ACTH-secreting tumors?

  • Bromocriptine
  • Pegvisomant
  • Octreotide
  • Ketoconazole (correct)
  • What is the primary manifestation of a corticotroph adenoma?

  • Acromegaly
  • Secondary hyperthyroidism
  • Cushing disease (correct)
  • Galactorrhea
  • Which type of adenoma results in acromegaly or gigantism?

    <p>Somatotroph adenoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of glucocorticoid antagonists in the treatment of ACTH-secreting tumors?

    <p>Reducing cortisol levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is increased in plasma due to a thyrotroph adenoma?

    <p>TSH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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