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One common cause is a tumor of the pituitary gland. As a pituitary tumor grows, it can press on and damage pituitary tissue. This disrupts the pituitary gland's ability to make hormones. A tumor also can press on the optic nerves, causing vision problems. Other potential causes of damage to the pituitary gland that may lead to hypopituitarism
The primary approach for treatment will depend on the type of pituitary tumor. The most common treatments for pituitary tumors are 1: Drug therapy. Drugs can be given to treat the abnormal hormone levels caused by functioning pituitary tumors. The drug given depends on the hormone that is affected by the tumor. Surgery. The tumor is removed by
Pituitary tumors that overproduce hormones can be treated with chemotherapy. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) and cabergoline (Dostinex) are drugs that treat tumors
A pituitary tumor develops due to abnormal growth in the cells that make up the pituitary gland. Tumors that develop from the functional glandular tissue (i.e, the tissue that produces hormones) are called functional pituitary tumors. Tumors may also develop from the non-functional parts of the pituitary gland. About 10% of pituitary tumors in
Sometimes pituitary tumors that compress tissue throughout the anterior lobe of the pituitary reduce production of multiple pituitary hormones, causing generalized hypopituitarism. Rarely, hemorrhage into a pituitary tumor causes pituitary apoplexy, with sudden headache, ophthalmoplegia, and visual loss.
tumor, drug therapy, and radiation therapy of the pituitary tumor. No single Medical therapy is sometimes used to shrink large tumors before surgery.
Treatment for pituitary tumors depends on the type of tumor and the type of excess hormones it may make. Many pituitary tumors can be
A pituitary tumor can cause vision changes, headaches, and other signs of hormonal changes. Sometimes, people need to take drugs to control the symptoms of a pituitary tumor. If pituitary tumors grow too large, they may need surgery.
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