pituitary tumor

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Disease Overview

A benign or malignant neoplasm affecting the pituitary gland. The vast majority are adenomas arising from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

Synonyms

neoplasm of pituitary
neoplasm of pituitary gland
neoplasm of the pituitary
neoplasm of the pituitary gland
pituitary gland neoplasm
pituitary gland tumor
pituitary gland tumour
pituitary neoplasm
pituitary tumor
tumor of pituitary
tumor of pituitary gland
tumor of the pituitary
tumor of the pituitary gland
tumour of pituitary
tumour of pituitary gland
tumour of the pituitary
tumour of the pituitary gland

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Orphanet

Orphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.