A pituitary tumor is a growth that develops in the pituitary gland. As this eMedTV resource explains, most pituitary tumors are not cancerous. This article explains how a pituitary tumor is classified, diagnosed, and treated.
Types of pituitary tumors include adenomas, carcinomas, macroadenomas, microadenomas, and prolactinomas. In this eMedTV resource, the different types of pituitary tumors are described and compared, including the hormones each type produces.
A pituitary adenoma is a non-cancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article explains how a pituitary adenoma is diagnosed, the different types, and treatment methods available.
A pituitary microadenoma is a tumor in the pituitary gland that is less than 10 mm in size. This eMedTV segment describes different types of pituitary microadenomas and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
A pituitary macroadenoma is a tumor of the pituitary gland that is more than 10 mm in size. This eMedTV article offers an overview of such tumors, including information about symptoms of pituitary macroadenomas and treatment options for them.
Pituitary tumor symptoms may include headaches, vision problems, and weight gain. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of a pituitary tumor vary depending on factors such as what type of pituitary tumor the patient has and its size.
Diagnosing pituitary tumors usually involves blood tests to measure the levels of hormones in the blood. This eMedTV Web page explains how a pituitary tumor diagnosis is made, including information about tests and procedures involved in the process.
In cases involving a pituitary tumor, treatment options may include drug therapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. This eMedTV segment discusses treatment of pituitary tumors in detail, including information about side effects and follow-up care.
A prolactinoma is a common, non-cancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article discusses prolactinomas in detail, including information about symptoms they may cause and treatment options for the tumors.
Pituitary tumor treatment options may include surgery, drug therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web page breaks down pituitary tumor treatment by type of tumor and provides links to additional information.
Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder caused by a pituitary tumor resulting in an excess of cortisol. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Cushing's disease, including information about its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
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