Question 1

what side is your pituitary gland on?

Accepted Answer

The middle: The pituitary gland is located in the middle of your brain above your nose.

Question 2

what conditions affect the pituitary gland?

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Most commonly: Tumors of the pituitary

rarely autoimmune inflammation, metastatic cancers, tb, sarcoidosis

severe blood loss can yield necrosis of pituitary;
head trauma can damage pituitary.

Question 3

what organs does the pituitary gland mostly influence?

Accepted Answer

All endocrine organs: Those include the ovary, thyroid, breast, and adrenal gland to name a few.

Question 4

for what reasons has my pituitary gland stopped working?

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I doubt: That is has, or you would be dead and unable to ask this question. If your doctor has said that a portion of your pituitary isn't working properly, then ask him/her to explain.

Question 5

what could happen to someone whose pituitary gland was removed?

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Hypophysectomy: If the pituitary is removed, then the hormones made by the pituitary need to be replaced.  The most important are hormones that control the adrenals and thyroid.  Sex hormones (estrogen-women, testosterone-men) should usually be replaced.  GH is usually only replaced in young people. If the posterior pituitary is removed and you have diabetes insipidus, DDAVP (desmopressin) is needed.

Question 6

empty sella syndrone-pituitary gland, should i be concerned?

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Symptomatic?: Often, there are no symptoms or loss of pituitary function. with empty sella syndrome. Patients may have symptoms caused by  partial or complete loss of pituitary gland function.Symptoms can include: erectile dysfunction.irreular menstration, headache, low sexual desire etc. See Dr. if symptomatic.

Question 7

treatment for over active pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Upon what you mean by an "overactive" pituitary gland. The pituitary is a switchboard which receives signals from the brain and sends signals to other endocrine glands. Which of the many pituitary hormones seems to be in excess? What does your doctor say about this problem, or do you only think there's a problem but have not had it checked out?

Question 8

how harmful is cancer of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: However, any cancer that isn't treated by surgery, radiation or chemotherapy will eventually kill the person who has it. A pituitary adenoma and a craniopharyngioma (a dangerous benign tumor that arises near the pituitary) are both to be distinguished from cancer but both need to be managed.

Question 9

how horrible is cancer of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Cancer?: Hi. Did your doctor tell you it's "cancer" or a "tumor"? The VAST majority of pituitary tumors are BENIGN, not cancer. Without a biopsy, no one can assume cancer. Talk with your doctor...this may not be anywhere near as bad as you think. On the other hand, if you do have cancer in the pituitary, it can be bad. Talk with your doctor; get the information. Good luck!

Question 10

is cancer of the pituitary gland difficult to treat?

Accepted Answer

Depends : True pituitary cancers are exceedingly rare and may be primary (originating in the pituitary gland) or metastatic (cancer spread from elsewhere). Surgery to resect these tumors may be performed through craniotomy or through the nose (transnasal). While there are pitfalls in any operation, those who perform these operations commonly have excellent outcomes. The underlying cause must be determined.

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