A pituitary tumor is an irregular mass on your pituitary gland (the small gland inside your skull that regulates hormones). A tumor that grows can press on your pituitary gland and change your hormone ...

Surgery often reduces symptoms of pituitary tumors. Following your post-operative instructions helps minimize your chance of complications. Your pituitary gland is found at the base of your brain. It ...

An adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-positive adenoma cannot be confirmed histologically for an appreciable number of patients who have undergone transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing's disease. This ...

A new study has shown the Flexible-Fiber CO2 laser to safely cut and coagulate during endoscopic assisted transsphenoidal craniotomies without the line of sight problems encountered with conventional ...

The main treatment option for pituitary tumors involves surgical removal of the tumor. The two types of pituitary tumor surgery are transsphenoidal surgery and craniotomy. Transsphenoidal surgery is ...

Pituitary tumor surgery is the primary treatment for most types of tumors that grow on your pituitary gland. Treatment is often needed if the tumor is cancerous or if it’s large and disrupting your ...