Pituitary Adenoma

Pituitary adenoma is a non-cancerous tumour in the pituitary gland.  
 

Causes 
  • Uncontrolled growth of cell in the pituitary gland 
  •  Genetics 

 

Symptoms  
  • Nausea and Vomiting  
  • Infertility  
  • Headaches 
  • Vision problem 
  • Sexual dysfunction 
  • Tiredness  
  • Aches in joints and muscles 
  • Depression and Anxiety 
  • Early menopause 
  • Weight gain and loss  
  • Gigantism 
  • Cushing disease  
  • Hyperthyroidism 

 

Treatment
  • Surgery 
  • Radiation Therapy such as Standard External Beam Radiotherapy, Proton Beam Treatment, Stereotactic Radiosurgery  
  • Medical therapy