What tests should be done for pituitary tumors

What tests should be done for pituitary tumors? The current bad environment will cause many people to suffer from diseases, and the incidence of various tumors is constantly increasing, which makes us very panic. Moreover, pituitary tumors are not a joking disease. Once discovered, they must be treated in time. Let us understand what tests should be done for pituitary tumors.

CT examination: After CT plain scan and enhancement, 2MM coronal and sagittal reconstruction can be performed, which can clearly understand the shape and size of the pituitary gland, the position of the pituitary stalk, the bone condition of the sella turcica, and the degree of enhancement of the lesion, providing direct and indirect signs for the early diagnosis of pituitary microadenomas; it is of great help in surgical positioning and determining the scope of the lesion.

MR examination: MR can perform transverse, coronal, and sagittal scans, is not affected by bone artifacts, has good contrast, and can not only understand the shape and size of the pituitary gland, but also observe the surrounding tissue structures such as the optic chiasm and suprasellar cistern, and understand the relationship between the lesion and the surrounding large blood vessels. It is of great significance for diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The diagnosis of pituitary microadenoma mainly relies on magnetic resonance imaging, and enhanced scanning can further clarify the diagnosis. However, MR does not reflect bone conditions as well as CT scans.

CR examination; traditional ordinary sella X-ray examination lacks specificity and sensitivity; the lateral sella film can understand the size of the sella and the degree of bone destruction, and the cost is low; but because only indirect signs can be observed, early diagnosis cannot be made for microadenomas and smaller lesions, and the diagnostic positive rate is low.

We should also develop good living habits, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption. The World Health Organization predicts that if people stop smoking, the number of cancers in the world will be reduced by 1/3 in 5 years; secondly, do not drink alcohol. Tobacco and alcohol are extremely acidic substances. People who smoke and drink for a long time are very likely to develop an acidic constitution.