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Overview of acromegaly, a disorder that occurs when the body makes too much growth hormone over a long period of time.

Overview of prolactinoma, a disorder in which a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland produces too much of the hormone prolactin.

Cushing’s syndrome occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing’s syndrome.

Resumen de información revisada por expertos acerca del tratamiento de los tumores de hipófisis.

Treatment for pituitary tumors depends on the type of tumor and the type of excess hormones it may make. Many pituitary tumors can be removed by surgery. Pituitary tumors are also often treated with drug medications to stop excess hormone production. Learn more about treatment options for pituitary tumors.

Pituitary tumors treatment can include surgery, radiation therapy, and medical therapy, either alone or in combination. Treatment is individualized and is dictated by the type of tumor, its location, and hormonal expression. Get detailed treatment information in ths summary for clinicians.