What is the cause of pituitary tumor?
The cause of pituitary tumours, like that of other brain tumours, is unknown.

What are the symptoms of pituitary tumor?
Headache, vison loss,fatigue

What are the treatment options?
Endoscopic pituitary adenoma removal with or without radiation.

Drug Therapy: Bromocryptine is given when the tumour produces large amounts of prolactin, and in addition to suppressing prolactin production may cause a dramatic shrinkage of the tumour. Somatostatin injections may be used for growth hormone producing tumours.

What are the chances of recurrence?
Incomplete removal results in recurrence so radiation to residual tumor should be given.