Learn about pituitary tumor symptoms, evaluation, and personalized treatment options.
 | PITUITARY TUMORS Small gland.
Important answers.Understand the signs. Explore your next step. | Understanding the pituitary glandThe pituitary is a small, hormone-producing gland at the base of the brain. Most pituitary tumors are noncancerous, but they can affect hormone levels or press on nearby structures, including the nerves involved in vision. | Symptoms to recognize- Headaches or changes in vision
- Menstrual changes or reduced sexual function
- Unexplained changes in weight or body appearance
- Symptoms that vary with the hormone affected
Some tumors cause no symptoms and are found during imaging for another reason. Persistent changes deserve medical evaluation. | A plan starts with evaluationEvaluation may include hormone testing, MRI, and a vision assessment. Your care team considers the tumor’s size, hormone activity, and symptoms when recommending a plan. | Monitoring or medicationSelected tumors can be monitored. Medication may control certain hormone-producing tumors, especially prolactinomas. | Surgery when appropriateWhen surgery is recommended, many pituitary tumors can be reached through the nose using a transsphenoidal approach. | Additional treatment and follow-upRadiation may be considered in selected cases. Ongoing imaging and hormone checks help guide care after treatment. |
| Let’s talk about your next step.Contact Olympia Neurological Institute to discuss an evaluation for a pituitary tumor. olympiadoctors.com | Austin
4207 James Casey Street
Suite 111
Austin, TX 78745 | Georgetown
1502 Blue Ridge Drive
Suite 301
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
Fax: 800-347-7118 | Treatment suitability, benefits, and risks vary. An individual medical evaluation is needed to determine the right approach. |
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