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Neurosurgeons of The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center in Baltimore, Maryland, work with patients to diagnose pituitary tumors and determine the most effective treatment options.
A pituitary tumor is a mass of abnormal cells in the pituitary gland. The tumor causes the pituitary gland to produce too many or too few hormones. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. Pituitary tumors, also known as pituitary adenomas, can be classified as:
Most pituitary tumors are noncancerous and do not spread to other areas of the body, but can still cause symptoms. A few common types of pituitary tumors include:
Symptoms of pituitary tumors depend on the type of tumor. Common symptoms include:
The complications of having too many hormones because of a pituitary tumor may include:
If a pituitary tumor is expected, a doctor may use the following methods to help with diagnosis:
Pituitary tumor treatment depends on the type, size and location of the tumor. Early detection is essential to successfully treating a pituitary tumor.
Pituitary tumor treatment methods may include:
A 2020 TOP DOC Dr. Charles Park is the Director of The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.