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Since 2017, pituitary adenomas have also been called pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) because some can be aggressive and create oncological problems.
The prevalence of pituitary adenomas is 78 to 94 per 100,000 inhabitants, and the incidence is 4 per 100,000 inhabitants per year.
Further detail
“Adenoma” sounds benign, whereas PitNETs can be aggressive.
1. Which description best defines a pituitary adenoma?
2. Why have pituitary adenomas also been called pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, or PitNETs, since 2017?
3. What are the reported prevalence and annual incidence of pituitary adenomas?
What is a pituitary adenoma?
A benign tumor arising from the pituitary gland.
How are pituitary adenomas classified?
By size and hormonal function.
Since when are pituitary adenomas called PitNETs?
Since 2017.
Why are pituitary adenomas called pituitary neuroendocrine tumors?
Because some can be aggressive and cause oncological problems.
What is the prevalence of pituitary adenomas?
78 to 94 per 100,000 inhabitants.
What is the incidence of pituitary adenomas per year?
4 per 100,000 inhabitants per year.
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