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pituitary adenoma is a type of benign tumors in pituitary gland. The pituitary is considered the "master control gland" of hormone production because it regulates the activity of most other glands in the body. Hormones released by pituitary include vasopressin, oxytocin, growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin. Although the tumors do not grow very large, they can have a big impact on a person's health. When the tumor becomes larger, it can compress and cause damage to nearby parts of the brain. Symptoms of Pituitary adenoma depend on the location of the tumor. Usual symptoms include [[vision loss]], [[overproduction of hormones]] and [[hormone deficiency]]. | |||
==Where to find medical care for cancer?== | ==Where to find medical care for cancer?== |
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Overview of pituitary adenoma
pituitary adenoma is a type of benign tumors in pituitary gland. The pituitary is considered the "master control gland" of hormone production because it regulates the activity of most other glands in the body. Hormones released by pituitary include vasopressin, oxytocin, growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin. Although the tumors do not grow very large, they can have a big impact on a person's health. When the tumor becomes larger, it can compress and cause damage to nearby parts of the brain. Symptoms of Pituitary adenoma depend on the location of the tumor. Usual symptoms include vision loss, overproduction of hormones and hormone deficiency.
Where to find medical care for cancer?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Pituitary adenoma
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