The WHO classification of pituitary tumours (typical adenomas, atypical adenomas and pituitary carcinomas) does not distinguish between aggressive and nonaggressive tumours. This Review highlights ...

When diagnosing pituitary tumors, doctors may order additional tests, such as blood and urine tests to check hormone levels. This is because certain types of tumor can secrete hormones, causing ...

The pituitary gland is a small gland that lies in a hollow, just behind the eyes. It controls many body functions by making and releasing hormones into the bloodstream. The pituitary gland is part of ...

The pituitary gland is a small gland at the base of the skull, located below the brain and above the nasal passages. It connects to a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus.

The prevalence of pituitary adenomas increased during puberty for girls, with 88.8% of pituitary tumors in early adolescent girls and 95.2% in late adolescent girls identified as pituitary adenoma.

Pituitary Macroadenoma. (Left) T1-weighted with g adolinium sagittal MRI; (Right) T1-weighted with gadolinium coronal MRI. Note the large enhancing mass in the region of the sella that is growing up ...

Most adults with incident pituitary microadenomas have no change in size or a decrease in size during a median follow-up of nearly 5 years, according to findings published in Annals of Internal ...

An enlarged pituitary gland doesn’t necessarily mean you have a tumor. It could be a sign of another condition or an immune reaction. The pituitary gland even enlarges naturally during pregnancy ...

By definition, pituitary microadenomas are benign tumors of the pituitary gland that measure less than 10 mm in diameter. They generally come to medical attention due to signs and symptoms of ...

They undergo whole-body CT scans, and sometimes, pituitary tumors are discovered by chance. When that happens, the tumors are usually big enough to compress the optic nerve, which triggers vision ...

Pituitary damage an unexpected war woundThe first study, published last year, looked at concussions. Researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the University of Washington found ...