Risk factors
... Up to one-fourth of Americans have a small pituitary tumor that causes no signs or symptoms. Although pituitary tumors can occur at any age, most are found in older people. Pituitary tumors are more l...

When to seek medical advice
... If you develop signs and symptoms that may be associated with a pituitary tumor, see your doctor to determine the exact cause. Pituitary tumors often can be treated effectively to return your hormone ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Blood tests detect the overproduction or deficiency of hormones as a result of a pituitary tumor. Other tests can determine the type of tumor, if it has grown and how much. Additional tests your docto...

Signs and symptoms
... Pituitary tumors that produce hormones are called functioning tumors. Tumors that don''t produce hormones are known as nonfunctioning pituitary tumors. The signs and symptoms of a functioning pituitar...

Signs and symptoms
... Pituitary tumors that produce hormones are called functioning tumors. Tumors that don''t produce hormones are known as nonfunctioning pituitary tumors. The signs and symptoms of a functioning pituitar...