A pituitary tumor is a benign and malignant formation in the brain. Her appearance most often leads to hormonal disorders and related problems. In general, the tumor of the pituitary gland in women is manifested by such symptoms as visual impairment and headaches. Most often, the problem is small, which makes it simply impossible to establish the true prevalence, since often the formation does not affect the body in any way. In some cases, neurologic symptoms may appear.
Causes of development of a pituitary tumor in women
Until now, specialists have not been able to find out the true causes of the formation of malignant tumors of the pituitary gland in women who have their signs and symptoms. This gland of the bean-shaped form is small in size. It is located at the base of the brain, between the ears. In this case, the pituitary gland directly or indirectly affects the operation of almost every organ. This gland produces the necessary hormones, allowing you to regulate all the functions of the human body.
Some believe that the disease is transmitted by genetic means, but 100% of it can not be confirmed yet. There were no other similar signs yet.
Signs of a pituitary tumor in women
Tumors in the brain can cause biochemical and physical effects. Large neoplasms often begin to press on the neighboring parts, which leads to the following symptoms:
- headache ;
- deterioration or total loss of vision;
- unreasonable nausea and vomiting;
- fatigue and general weakness;
- constipation;
- loss of hair;
- problems with sexual function;
- change in body weight in any direction.
In the case of hormonal active tumors in the brain, the corresponding substances are additionally started to be produced. This leads to their overabundance, which directly affects the body:
- the appearance of fat in the upper back, on the stomach and chest;
- the face begins to take a lunar shape or becomes rough with sharp features;
- muscle atrophy and degenerative arthritis;
- bruises and streamers;
- grow brushes and feet;
- excessive sweating;
- high pressure;
- change in bite;
- violation of the menstrual cycle;
- irritability.
Treatment of a pituitary tumor in women
If the tumor begins to actively influence the life of a person - it must be removed. This can be done with the help of an endocrinologist or a neurosurgeon:
- The most effective treatment is considered in the classical version . With its help, education is removed and the problem as a whole is radically solved. The tumor is removed by means of an optical device or a resection is performed by means of a wedge-shaped bone. After the procedure, the patient must undergo hormonal therapy. Treatment ends endocrinologist.
- Radiation therapy is usually used in conjunction with surgery. In some cases, it is prescribed separately, especially if the tumor is small in size. Usually this method is applied to the elderly or with personal contraindications to surgical intervention.
- Cryodestruction is a freezing of the pituitary site
using a probe. It is introduced by means of a sphenoid bone. The procedure allows to destroy the tumor. - Treatment with medication makes it possible to reduce the activity of hormones that appear from tumor cells. Usually, drugs are prescribed several weeks before the operation or after. Lifetime use of medicines is considered ineffective and impractical. The most effective agents are: dopamine agonists, somatotropin receptor blockers, and hormone therapy drugs.