Pituitary tumor

Alternative names:

tumor - pituitary

Treatment:

Surgical treatment to remove the tumor may be done through the skull if the tumor is large and placing pressure on optic nerves. Transphenoidal resection (the tumor is accessed through the nose and sinuses) is a procedure used for smaller tumors. Radiation therapy may be used in combination with surgery, or for people who are poor surgical candidates. Certain medications may shrink certain types of tumors.

Expectations (prognosis):

The probable outcome is fair to good depending upon the extent of tumor spread within brain structures.

Complications:

Spread of the tumor to other brain structures can occur.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of a pituitary tumor develop.