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What Does Pituitary Asymmetric Mean?

I am just wondering what pituitary asymmetric means my PCP is sending me to a endocrinologist? The MRI was done because I have headaches that wake me through the night and get very dizzy i have always had migraines but these are different ( the intensity and frequency)
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland in the brain, which directs the functioning of several hormonal systems in our body. The worry in this asymmetry case is that there may be a benign tumor of the gland causing one side to be bigger than the other. That doesn't mean that it is causing your headaches, may be an accidental finding, may have always been like that judging by your description I do not think it is the cause.

However to properly assess it a contrast MRI of the pituitary may be required as well as some hormonal tests which might be prescribed by the endocrinologist.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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What Does Pituitary Asymmetric Mean?

I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland in the brain, which directs the functioning of several hormonal systems in our body. The worry in this asymmetry case is that there may be a benign tumor of the gland causing one side to be bigger than the other. That doesn t mean that it is causing your headaches, may be an accidental finding, may have always been like that judging by your description I do not think it is the cause. However to properly assess it a contrast MRI of the pituitary may be required as well as some hormonal tests which might be prescribed by the endocrinologist. I remain at your disposal for other questions.