Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

William W. Maggio M.D.

Ask the Expert

Get answers to your Gamma Knife questions by e-mailing Dr. William Maggio.

Dr. Maggio's Bio | Q&A Archive

Note: This is for informational purposes only. Doctors cannot provide a diagnosis via e-mail.

Related Content

Brain Tumor Center

Brain Tumor-related Cancer Overviews

Patient Success Stories

Our Doctors

Pituitary tumor

Alternative Names:

Tumor - pituitary

Symptoms:

Symptoms associated with pituitary tumors include:

Symptoms only in women:

Symptoms only in men:

Signs and tests:

Your health care provider will perform a physical examination and will note any double vision and visual field deficits, such as loss of peripheral vision or the ability to see in certain areas.

Tests that help confirm the diagnosis include the following:

Endocrine function tests include:

References:

Ezzat S, Asa SL, Couldwell WT, et al. The prevalence of pituitary adenomas. Cancer . 2004 Aug 1;101(3):613-9. Review.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial process . A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 1997-2007 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.

adam.com