Pituitary adenoma

Patients with clinically nonfunctional pituitary adenomas, whether observed or surgically treated, need to be fully educated about their condition and natural history.

Patients with hypopituitarism need to wear a MedicAlert® bracelet with the diagnoses and treatments inscribed on it.

They should be educated about "sick day rules" to increase their glucocorticoid intake.

Patients and their families should be educated about the signs and symptoms associated with pituitary apoplexy, to seek immediate medical attention.