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Pituitary Adenoma Prevalence and Characteristics of Omani Patients: A Single Center Experience.

Abdullah M Al Futaisi1, Asma M Al Marzouqi2, Mohammed A Al Abri3

  • 1Department of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Oman Medical Journal
|April 3, 2024

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Pituitary adenomas (PA) are more common in Omani women, with prolactinomas being the most frequent type. Headaches and menstrual irregularities are common symptoms, and medical treatment is typically the first approach for PAs.

Keywords:
AcromegalyAdenomaOmanPituitary gland

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Pituitary adenomas (PA) are common tumors affecting the pituitary gland.
  • Understanding the incidence and characteristics of PA in specific populations is crucial for effective management.
  • Oman, a developing nation, presents a unique demographic for studying PA prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of pituitary adenomas (PA) in adult Omani patients.
  • To describe the epidemiological, clinical, and radiological features of PA in this population.
  • To analyze treatment patterns for pituitary adenomas in Oman.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal, descriptive study was conducted.
  • Patient records from January 2015 to January 2020 were reviewed.
Prolactinoma
  • Data from 112 adult Omani patients with PA at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • The incidence of PA was 0.23% among adult patients over five years.
    • The cohort comprised 70.5% women, with a mean age of 41.0 years.
    • Prolactinomas (45.5%) and non-functioning adenomas (41.1%) were most common; headaches (59.8%) and visual defects (35.7%) were prevalent symptoms.
    • Medical treatment (52.0%) was the primary approach, followed by surgery (33.9%) and radiotherapy (8.9%).

    Conclusions:

    • Pituitary adenomas are more prevalent in Omani women, with prolactinomas being the most common subtype.
    • Headaches and menstrual irregularities in women are key clinical presentations.
    • Medical management is the predominant treatment strategy, with surgery and radiotherapy used as secondary and tertiary options.