Which of the Following Statements About Hyperpituitarism Is Incorrect

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hyperpituitarism is incorrect?

• A) The commonest cause of hyperpituitarism is an adenoma, i.e., a benign tumour.
• B) Results of pituitary tumours are due to excess hormone secretion.
• C) Prolactinomas are uncommon pituitary tumours although they produce prolactin when they do occur.
• D) Expansion of the tumour on surrounding tissues causes symptoms of raised intercranial pressure.

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