A pituitary tumour is a tumour that develops on the pituitary gland. They grow very slowly and are usually benign which means that the tumour usually does not turn into pituitary cancer. As well as this, benign tumours don’t spread to the rest of the body; therefore, will not develop into something even more complicated.
Like most of the other brain tumours, the cause to this mystery remains unknown to the human world. Doctors are still trying to frantically put a cause to this tumour. However, all their hard work has so far gone to waste as there is still no cause as to why the cells multiply for no reason.
There is a wide range of symptoms that can occur during the development of pituitary tumours as they vary from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Low blood pressure
- Vision loss
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unexplained weight gain
Your doctor may conduct several tests in order to diagnose pituitary tumour properly. These tests may include:
- Brain imaging
- Vision testing
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
The treatment that your doctor chooses for your pituitary tumour may depend on the type of tumour and its characteristics. It may also depend on you and your health. Commonly used treatment methods include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
This can all vary according to several factors such as the development of the tumour, your health and your age. For more information on pituitary tumours, visit your doctor or health care provider.