Pituitary tumors are a group of tumors that occur from the anterior and posterior pituitary lobes and the epithelial remnants of the craniopharyngeal canal. Clinically significant symptoms account for approximately 10% of intracranial tumors. They are slightly more common in men than in women and usually occur in young adulthood, often affecting the patient’s growth and development, reproductive function, learning and work ability. Clinical manifestations include abnormal hormone secretion syndrome, tumor compression of peripituitary tissues, pituitary stroke and other manifestations of anterior pituitary hypoplasia.
The three main treatments for pituitary tumors include surgery, drugs and radiation therapy. Since no single method can achieve a complete cure, each treatment method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Individualized treatment plans should be developed based on the patient’s pituitary tumor size, hormone secretion, complications and co-morbidities, the patient’s age, whether he or she has fertility requirements, and the patient’s financial situation. The treatment of pituitary tumors is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive process.
If there is a delay in development and lack of concentration, hormones should be checked to clarify what the cause is. Beware of pituitary tumors.