​Non-Secretory Pituitary Tumours

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Pituitary tumours (adenomas) are abnormal growths on the pituitary gland (gland controlling the growth and development of the body). Non-secreting pituitary tumours are those which do not secrete any hormones, they only cause health problems due to their size and location. These tumours may cause the pituitary glands to produces lesser hormones (hypopituitarism).

The exact cause of pituitary tumours is unclear. However they may be caused by changes in the genes which lead to abnormal growth of tissues on the pituitary gland. Tumour growth can occur at any age, but they are usually more prevalent in older age.​​