Non‑functioning pituitary adenomas indications for pituitary surgery
and post‑surgical management
symptoms related to the mass effect
Tumor enlargement )stretching of the diaphragm of the sella with activation of pain fibers within the dura mater)
frontal and occipital regions
) mid-chiasmal compression(
the frequency at diagnosis =28 -100%
* Diplopia is rare, but when present
compression of the cavernous sinus
symptoms related to the mass effect
Common clinical features include sudden severe headache,visual loss, nausea, vomiting, impaired consciousness , symptoms of meningeal irritation, acute endocrine dysfunction