Complications Of Cushing's Syndrome

Pituitary Tumor Enlargement

Pituitary gland enlargement usually occurs as the result of pituitary tumor enlargement. The tumor can be malignant or benign. About seventy percent of spontaneous Cushing’s syndrome cases are the result of a small benign tumor developing on the pituitary gland, which is referred to as a pituitary adenoma. This causes the gland to produce more ACTH, which is a hormone that tells the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. The more ACTH there is in the body, the more cortisol will be in the body. When this gland is enlarged, it may cause patients to experience headaches, and can also result in vision issues since as the gland grows, it often puts pressure on the optic nerve.

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