Pituitary MRI & Hormone Testing
Answers to common questions about pituitary mri & hormone testing.
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Why do I need an MRI of the pituitary?
MRI provides detailed imaging of the pituitary gland and helps identify pituitary tumours or structural abnormalities.
Does a pituitary MRI mean that I have a tumour?
No. MRI may be requested because of abnormal hormone results, visual symptoms or other clinical concerns.
Why are several hormone tests needed?
A pituitary disorder can affect multiple hormonal pathways. Doctors may therefore assess several hormones rather than looking at only one result.
Can one abnormal hormone report diagnose a pituitary disorder?
Usually not. Hormone results need to be interpreted together with symptoms, medications, other laboratory tests and sometimes imaging.