Pituitary Adenoma Specialists in RML EXTN COUNTER ND, Delhi
A pituitary adenoma is a noncancerous tumour that develops in the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain that produces and regulates ma…
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Causes of Pituitary Adenoma
The exact cause of most pituitary adenomas is unknown, though they arise from abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells within the pituitary gland. A small proportion of cases are linked to inherited genetic syndromes that predispose to tumours in multiple endocrine glands. Unlike many other tumours, lifestyle factors are not known to significantly contribute to the development of pituitary adenomas.