What Are The Symptoms Of A Pituitary Tumor?

A pituitary tumor is a benign or malignant irregular growth that develops in the pituitary gland. This gland is located at the base of an individual's brain. It is responsible for the regulation of all the other glands located throughout the body. The pituitary gland carries out these functions through making and excreting various hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, prolactin, vasopressin, and oxytocin. Aside from rare hereditary cases, the cause of pituitary tumor development is not known.

Pituitary tumor treatment depends on the type, location, and severity of the tumor. Some patients will have surgery to remove the pituitary tumor.