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Non-functioning pituitary tumors: any special considerations during pregnancy?
Jörg Flitsch1, Till Burkhardt2
1Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany - flitsch@uke.de.
Minerva Endocrinologica
|December 22, 2017
Summary
Pituitary tumors during pregnancy are rare, presenting either from pre-existing lesions or new diagnoses. This review covers general information and therapeutic considerations for these uncommon cases.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Obstetrics
- Oncology
Background:
- Pituitary tumors manifesting during pregnancy are infrequent occurrences.
- Symptoms can arise from pre-existing tumors or be diagnosed de novo due to acute presentations.
- Non-functioning pituitary tumors include adenomas and other rare pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of pituitary tumors in pregnancy.
- To discuss therapeutic considerations for this rare clinical scenario.
- To highlight the lack of specific clinical guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical presentations and management of pituitary tumors during pregnancy.
- Analysis of non-functioning pituitary tumor subtypes.
- Synthesis of available information for therapeutic considerations.
Main Results:
- New symptomatic pituitary tumors during pregnancy are rare.
- Patients may present with symptoms from known lesions or de novo diagnoses.
- Non-functioning pituitary tumors encompass adenomas and other pathologies.
Conclusions:
- Management of pituitary tumors in pregnancy requires careful consideration due to rarity.
- Therapeutic strategies should be individualized in the absence of specific guidelines.
- Further research is needed to establish clear recommendations for this patient population.
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