Pituitary Problems in Primary Care (including Hyperprolactinaemia) course for GPs
The session looks at the pituitary gland and associated disorders. Prolactinomas and associated symptoms are covered, along with the pathophysiology of pituitary insufficiency and its investigation and management.
This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in May 2021.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- list the presentation and common causes of hyperprolactinaemia
- describe common presentations of both secreting and non-secreting pituitary adenomas
- describe the presentation of growth hormone disorders such as growth hormone deficiency and acromegaly
- outline the significance of postpartum pituitary insufficiency.
This session explores some of the key issues in relation to the diagnosis and investigation of functional and non-functional pituitary tumours in the primary care setting.
Sarah Jarvis, who had been appointed as a Grade A Trainee in 2003, was appointed as Senior Biochemist in 2005 and as Principal Biochemist at Wishaw General in 2008.
$71.10
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