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MRI Scan Shows Pituitary Gland Bulky For Age. Possibility Of Pituitary Tumor?

Hi doctor, I have just had a head MRI scan which indicated my pitiuiary gland appears bulky for my age - this was an incidental finding. I now have to wait anxiously for 6 weeks to see the endocrinologist to rule out pituiary tumour. My question is does having a bulky pituituary gland neccesarily means Its likely to be a tumour and if not, what are the effects of a bulky pituiary gland.
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Hi,



Thank you for posting your query.



It is not uncommon to find a bulky pituitary galnd on MRI. This is more so in younger women. This is due to the hormonal influence.



I would be surprised it it turns out to be a pituitary tumor, as I have seen hundreds of bulky pituitary glands on MRI and none of them developed a tumor.



Please get back if you require any additional information.



Best wishes,



Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)

Senior Consultant Neurologist

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,

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MRI Scan Shows Pituitary Gland Bulky For Age. Possibility Of Pituitary Tumor?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is not uncommon to find a bulky pituitary galnd on MRI. This is more so in younger women. This is due to the hormonal influence. I would be surprised it it turns out to be a pituitary tumor, as I have seen hundreds of bulky pituitary glands on MRI and none of them developed a tumor. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com