Which condition may result from pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor?
A)Hypothyroidism
B)Hypercortisolism
C)Diabetes insipidus
D)Insulin hyposecretion

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If the tumor exerts sufficient pressure, then thyroid and adrenal hypofunction may occur because of lack of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). These result in the symptoms of hypothyroidism and hypocortisolism. The remaining options are not associated with the pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor.

Which Condition May Result from Pressure Exerted by a Pituitary