The few tumors that are malignant are slow-growing and rarely metastasize. There are several types of pituitary tumors, and each secretes different hormones.

May 28, 2004 — The size of a pituitary tumor does not predict headache symptoms, according to the results of a prospective study published in the May issue of the Archives of Neurology. Rather ...

Tumors on your pituitary gland can lead to the overproduction of those hormones. Additionally, large tumors can press on surrounding structures in your brain and cause other problems.

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has issued its first comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines on the care of adults ...

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has issued its first comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines on the care of adults with functioning pituitary adenomas (FPA), a prevalent and complex ...

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 ...

Tanya Angus, 6-feet 11-inches and 372 pounds, could die from pituitary tumor. Aug. 5, 2010 2010— -- The Nevada woman suffering from gigantism who was counting on brain surgery to save her ...

Sellar chondrosarcomas are a very rare form of bone cancer occurring in the base of the skull, which are not only poorly ...

Renato da Silva, Ariane's husband, told MMA Fighting that a poor treatment plan for a benign pituitary tumor led to complications with the weight cut. According to Ariane's coach, the tumor was ...