 Pituitary diseases affect the pituitary gland, which is located in the base of the brain. The pituitary gland makes hormones that affect growth, and regulates other glands throughout the body.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Neurosurgery](/departments/neurosurgery) 

 A department providing neurosurgical surgery and care, including evaluation and treatment for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and other conditions affecting the brain and n…