pituitary adenoma/LH secreting

Clinical manifestations: 1) secreted hormone produces little clinical effect 2) tumors recognized because of signs & symptoms associated with mass effect of tumor Laboratory: -> elevated serum LH Radiology: -> CT or MRI of sella turcica Management: 1) surgery is the only effective treatment 2) 10% of tumors may respond to bromocryptine with some reduction in size

References

Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998