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Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. The pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body.
Injuries can cause pituitary disorders, but the most common cause is a pituitary tumor. About 1 in 10,000 people get them. They grow slowly, do not spread and are usually not cancerous. The most common type of pituitary tumor produces hormones and disrupts the balance of hormones in your body. This can cause endocrine disorders such as Cushing's syndrome and hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of pituitary tumors include
Pituitary tumors are usually curable. Treatment is often surgery to remove the tumor. Other options include medicines and radiation.
NINDS: Pituitary Tumors - Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues.
Case Studies in Endocrine Disorders - Covers evaluation of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and reproductive endocrinology topics. Aimed at physicians.
Pituitary Network Association - Non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them.
Pituitary Disorders - Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials. By Medline Plus.
Pituitary Disorders Education & Support - Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness, and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories.
Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundation - Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary.
NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page - Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues.
Neurosurgery - Neurosurgery site including information on cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, head injury, spinal disorders, epilepsy surgery and peripheral nerve surgery.
UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program - Directed by Dr. Daniel F. Kelly, this site provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with pituitary tumors and related neuroendocrine disorders.
Good hormone health - Dr. Friedman is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in challenging patients with thyroid, pituitary, adrenal and fatigue disorders. Includes symptoms and diagnosis, Dr. Freidman, patient statements, clinical trials and news, health links, and contact information.