The pituitary gland is a very small pea sized gland that regulates the functioning of other glands and human body. When pituitary cells over grow, they may give rise to tumors that can be benign or malignant. But most of the tumors of pituitary are noncancerous or benign. Cancerous pituitary tumors are extremely rare.
Cause of Pituitary cancer
Although the real cause of pituitary cancer is not known but a small percentage of pituitary tumor cases runs in families, but most have no apparent hereditary factor.
Symptoms of a Pituitary cancer
The major manifestation of pituitary cancer is either over or decreased production of hormones and may show following symptoms:
Diagnosing Pituitary Cancer
A malignant or cancerous pituitary tumor is very difficult to differentiate from benign tumor. A pituitary cancer may not be diagnosed until it spreads to other parts of the body like brain, spinal cord or meninges. Its diagnosis requires following examinations:
Treatment for Pituitary Cancer
Treatment of pituitary cancer depends upon the size and extent of the tumor along with its hormone producing nature. It may include:
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