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Pituitary tumors: diagnosis, management, and implications for reproduction.

Beshay VE, Beshay JE, Halvorson LM

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Texas Medical Center at Dallas, 4323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.

Pituitary tumors are the most common intracranial neoplasms. They are commonly encountered by the gynecologist during an evaluation for galactorrhea, menstrual disturbances, or infertility. Although the majority of these tumors are benign, their impact on the endocrine and nervous system can be striking. The availability of neuroimaging techniques has allowed for more rapid diagnosis, affording earlier treatment. This review is intended to describe the common pituitary tumors seen by the gynecologist, and their impact on reproduction and fertility in the female patient.

Published 21 August 2007 in Semin Reprod Med, 25(5): 388-401.
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