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Is Adrenal Insufficiency Due To Pituitary Adenoma Same As Addison S Disease?
Hello, I ve been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency due to a pituitary adenoma. I had the tumor removed in July and started on prednisone (4mg) every morning. Just how serious is this condition? Is it the same as Addison s disease? I see my endocrinologist on the 16th. What are some important questions I should be asking? I m a 65 year old woman
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
Hello. I have been through you question and understand your concern.
Addisons disease is not the same to pituitary adenomas in their management though they have the same hormonal disbalance features. In these cases you should be concered to
1. Tumor recurrence - seen with an annual MRI
2. Visual field impairments - tested annualy
3. Hormonal screening and thier eventual replacements - decided by the endocronologist
Hope this helps.
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Addisons disease is not the same to pituitary adenomas in their management though they have the same hormonal disbalance features. In these cases you should be concered to
1. Tumor recurrence - seen with an annual MRI
2. Visual field impairments - tested annualy
3. Hormonal screening and thier eventual replacements - decided by the endocronologist
Hope this helps.
Please feel free using MHC again
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