The majority of pituitary gland conditions are attributed to growths or tumors in the pituitary gland. Hypopituitarism is a condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough of one or ...

However, when a tumor develops in the pituitary gland, it can disrupt this delicate hormonal balance, leading to various health issues. Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths within the pituitary ...

The most common cause of a pituitary mass is a pituitary adenoma (90% of all pituitary masses); however, the differential diagnosis remains extensive. The challenge is to distinguish those that ...

Kerrie Smart was diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma, a tumour of the pituitary gland, in 2022. In a TikTok video, she has ...

It produces hormones which control all of the other glands in the body. Pituitary adenomas are tiny lumps which grow within the pituitary gland. These can cause problems by producing extra hormones, ...

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Approximately 5% of pituitary adenomas occur in a familial setting. Familial isolated pituitary adenomas (FIPA) is a new ...

we offer comprehensive and expert care for all pituitary-related disorders, including all tumors of the pituitary and sellar region. Pituitary disorders are often complex, and successful diagnosis and ...

“T” is for tumour and although that often sounds scary, patients diagnosed with pituitary adenoma should know another “T” word, i.e. treatable. Yes, this particular tumour is indeed treatable.

Prolactin affects the mammary glands and helps women make breast milk. Sometimes, a tumor grows on the pituitary gland and makes too much prolactin. This kind of tumor is called a prolactinoma.

My residency director, David Carey, used to say ironically, “If you step back and take a careful look, you’ll see there’s a ...

It produces hormones which control all of the other glands in the body. Pituitary adenomas are tiny lumps which grow within the pituitary gland. These can cause problems by producing extra hormones, ...