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Hyperintense lesions found in brother's pituitary glands. Are these serious?

Sistero
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Hi

My brother is 37 and was diagnosed with a pituitary macro-adenoma 3 years ago (non functioning)

He never attended follow up MRIs due to severe claustrophobia and anxiety. Last week he paid for a private open MRI scan and the results showed that his adenoma has gone but his pituitary gland has hyperintense lesions. No other brain abnormalities thankfully. He is waiting for his neuro consultant to get back to him, we don't know how long this will take. 

Current symptoms - severe left sided headache, numbness on that side of his face and neck, dizziness and feeling a loss of balance.

Question is are hyperintense lesions serious and could they cause his symptoms?

Thank you so much x

  • Hello Sistero and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to learn that your brother is experiencing these symptoms. This must not be easy.

    We cannot provide a medical opinion or say what the cause of the lesions might be, as there could be a variety of reasons, nor can we say these are the source of his symptoms.

    It is difficult because there is a lot of uncertainty, but only the neurologist can say what the cause might be and what happens next.

    I hope your brother does not have to wait too long for any answers.

    Please feel free to get back to us or if you would like to speak with one of our nurses on the helpline, you would be welcome to give us a call. We are here Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm freephone 0808 800 4040.

    Take care,

    Jemma

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