What are the means of examining pituitary tumors

What are the examination methods for pituitary tumors? Many people want to know this question, for fear that they will go to the hospital and do unnecessary examinations, and waste some money. Money is hard to earn, so it is necessary to first understand what examinations are needed for pituitary tumors. Today, let’s learn about the examination methods for pituitary tumors.

Imaging examination:

(1) Plain skull X-ray: This is a relatively primitive diagnostic method. It determines the presence of tumors and makes differential diagnosis based on changes in the sella turcica bone and calcification in the sella turcica.

(2) CT scan: It is only of diagnostic value for large pituitary tumors. Micro pituitary tumors are easily missed and cannot be used as the main tool for diagnosing pituitary tumors.

(3) MRI examination: It is the most important tool for diagnosing pituitary tumors. It can clearly show the size, shape, location, and relationship of the tumor with the surrounding tissues. Even tumors with a diameter of 2-3 mm can be displayed. However, the signals of some tumors are similar to those of the surrounding normal pituitary tissues. The two are difficult to distinguish, and a combination of clinical manifestations and endocrine examinations is required for diagnosis.

Pathological examination:

This is the most reliable diagnostic method with a very low misdiagnosis rate. Pathological diagnosis is based on ordinary slices of HE staining and light microscopy observation. This surgery can only be used as a gross diagnosis and cannot distinguish the type of tumor.

How to prevent pituitary tumors:

1. Do not eat too much salty and spicy food, and do not eat overheated, too cold, expired or spoiled food; the elderly and weak or those with a genetic gene for certain diseases should eat some anti-cancer foods and alkaline foods with high alkaline content as appropriate to maintain a good mental state.

2. Strengthen physical exercise, improve physical fitness, exercise more in the sun, and sweat more to excrete acidic substances in the body with sweat, avoiding the formation of an acidic constitution.

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