Question 1

what damage can a pituitary tumor cause?

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Many: It can do nothing and just sit there for the rest of your life, or it can overproduce or shut down pituitary hormone secretion/production.  If it's big enough, it can cause visual problems (loss of peripheral vision).

Question 2

can a pituitary tumor cause thyroiditis?

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No: Hi. No, a pituitary tumor can't cause thyroiditis. Pituitary tumors can cause hypothyroidism &amp; hyperthyroidism (by different mechanisms), but can't cause thyroiditis. If both are coexistent, they're independent. All the best!

Question 3

can a pituitary tumor cause taccycardia and shakiness?

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Yes : Hormonal imbalances  can do just that. Talk to your endocrinologist.

Question 4

would a pituitary tumor cause hormonal harm to a woman's body where she ends up needing a hysterectomy?

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No, and yes: Pituitary tumors ordinarily won't interfere with a hysterectomy, unless dangerously large and need to be addressed first.  So no, it won't cause harm with reference to the hysterectomy.  However pituitary tumors can cause significant problems with vision, headaches, abnormal hormone levels, etc.  This is a serious but separate problem. Seek consults from neurosurgery and endocrinology.

Question 5

could a pituitary tumor cause delayed cortisol response on acth stim test?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: If the tumor has destroyed the pituitary's ability to respond appropriately to hypothalamic cortisol releasing hormone, it can even lead to secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. Check w/your doctor.

Question 6

does a pituitary tumor cause lightheadedness, headache and blurry vision and increased floaters?  what are the symptoms?

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Possible: You obviously need an examination with visual field testing by your eyecare physician. With that data doc could address your questions. Pituitary tumors require medical team approach. Not internet info.

Question 7

could a pituitary tumor cause temporary one sided facial drooping without paralysis? low tsh (normal t3 (liothyronine) & t4) low acth. waiting on more test results.

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve: Any structure that affects the facial nerve along its course from the brain can cause a droop. Pituitary tumor can cause droop in eye, visual changes etc. Its anatomical and the facial nerve has several branches,temporal, zygomatic, buccal,maxillary and mandibular.Good luck. Stroke, Hemifacial spasm and bells palsy other alternative possibilities.

Question 8

can pituitary tumor cause coordination to be off?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most pituitary tumors are small, but any growth within the brain is capable of causing coordination problems. Even without a pituitary tumor, coordination problems warrant an investigation.

Question 9

can pituitary tumors cause cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Cataract: There is no clear association between pituitary tumor and cataract formation.  A pituitary tumor may affect several hormone levels, which may in turn have adverse effects on different areas of the body.

Question 10

what causes pituitary tumors?

Accepted Answer

Unknown.: There are malignant and non-malignant pituitary tumors, some that produce hormones, some that don't.  Some cause problems because of their size and relationship to the optic chiasm and can cause visual problems and headaches. Causes of pituitary tumors are unknown.

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