A pituitary tumor is an abnormal grouping of cells on the pituitary gland, a small but important gland at the base of the brain. Most pituitary tumors are non-cancerous (benign), and are most often seen in older adults. Some pituitary tumors can affect hormones in the body, causing different conditions and symptoms associated with an abundance or not enough of the hormones that regulate the body’s systems. Tumor pressure can cause headaches, vision loss, and weight loss/gain.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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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…
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Skull Base Surgery Program
A program within the Department of Neurosurgery where a neurosurgeon leads multidisciplinary care for skull base tumors and complex conditions, bringing together specialists to pr…
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Endocrine Tumor Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for endocrine tumors, including thyroid cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and adrenal tumors, with coordinated ca…