Pituitary Tumor Directory
The pituitary gland is a part of the brain that makes and controls hormones. A tumor in the pituitary gland is an abnormal growth that can inhibit its ability to function correctly. Pituitary tumors have three main types: benign, invasive adenoma (benign tumors that have spread to the bones), and carcinoma (cancer). Genetics can play a role in some pituitary tumors as well as certain conditions. Treatments may include surgery, radiation, and more. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how a pituitary tumor is caused, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
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Hypopituitary
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland (a small gland at the base of the brain) does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them.
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What Is a Pituitary Gland Tumor?
Pituitary gland tumors aren’t usually cancer, but they can cause serious problems. Learn what causes them, what the symptoms look like, and how they’re treated.
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Acromegaly: Facts and Treatments
The causes, symptoms, and treatment of acromegaly, a rare disease that causes your hands, feet, face, and other parts of your body to swell and grow too much.
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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
NETs are rare tumors that cause many different symptoms, but there are many ways to treat them.