Pituitary tumors

The pituitary is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that secretes a number of vital hormones.

The pituitary is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that secretes a number of vital hormones. Pituitary tumors are generally nonmalignant but may cause problems if they secrete excess hormones, inhibit hormones or compress areas of the surrounding brain.