Non-functioning Pituitary Adenoma

Non-functioning pituitary Adenoma is a harmless growth of pituitary tumour that does not secrete active hormones in the blood.    
 

Causes  
  • Wrong transportation of hormone in the blood stream  
  • Tumour cells do not produce a hormone 
  • MRI after head injury or any other injury 
     
Symptoms
  • Loss of vision or blurred vision
  • Headache 
  • Fatigue and weakness 
  • Weight loss 
  • Hypothyroidism 
  • Frequent urination 
  • Hormone deficiencies 
  • Hypogonadism 
  • Irregular menstruation  
  • Growth failure in children 
  • Diabetes insipidus 
     
Treatment
  • Surgery  
  • Radiation therapy 
  • Medications