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July 15, 2024 (11:55 p.m. CT) CE for this activity will not be available after this date.
This CE activity was recorded for the 2023 AANP National Conference.
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Overview Pituitary adenomas affect approximately one in five people making them relatively common. The adenomas may be found incidentally or due to symptoms associated with endocrine and/or visual disturbances. Pituitary adenomas vary in size and symptomatic manifestations. These patients require extensive work up to determine whether the adenoma is functioning or non-functioning as well as whether there is associated visual disturbance due to proximity of the optic chiasm to the pituitary gland. This diagnostic work up and management requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes primary care, endocrinology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology and rhinology. Understanding the initial steps of the diagnostic phase will improve efficiency in the work up of these patients, often beginning in the primary care setting. Treatment ranges between observation to surgical resection, and/or focused radiation. Regardless of the treatment algorithm, these patients will require lifelong monitoring. Objectives
Briefly discuss incidence and pituitary adenomas.
Describe diagnostic work up and assessment.
Differentiate functioning versus non-functioning adenomas.
Identify importance of multidisciplinary approach to management of these complex patients.
List potential treatment options and indications for each treatment modality.
Discuss lifelong implications for patients with pituitary adenomas.
Review case studies.
Speaker Alexandra Schaber, APRN, FNP-C Disclosure This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.
The speaker has the following disclosures:
Novocure: Optune consultant relevant to glioblastoma
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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