Pituitary Center

Diagnosing Pituitary Disorders

Anyone suffering from a constellation of complaints/clinical findings suspicious for pituitary disease should consult with their primary care physician. Pituitary disorders are usually diagnosed with hormone tests and a brain MRI and include:

• Non-Functional Adenomas
• Hypopituitarism
• Functional Tumors

Various combinations of the following symptoms may suggest a pituitary tumor:

• Sexual dysfunction
• Depression
• Galactorrhea (spontaneous lactation)
• Infertility
• Drastic changes in physical appearance
• Obesity (specifically abdominal)
• Severe vision problems
• Easy bruising
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Irregular or absent periods
• Early menopause

If you have been diagnosed with a pituitary disorder, our experts will use state-of-the-art equipment to assess your condition and determine the best treatment options for you.

Diagnostic capabilities include:

• Endocrine tests appropriate to each pituitary condition
• Neuroradiology team performing CT (computed tomography), image-guided biopsy, CT Angiography (CTA), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)