Is pituitary abscess a pituitary tumor?

Pituitary abscess is not a pituitary tumor, but two completely different diseases. A pituitary tumor is a tumor that originates from the adenohypophysis, most of which are benign. Pituitary abscess is an infectious disease within the sella turcica, with no obvious early symptoms and no specificity through CT, MRI and other examinations, so it is easy to be confused with a pituitary tumor.

After a pituitary abscess occurs, symptoms generally include pale complexion, fatigue, listlessness, thirst, etc. This condition is mainly caused by the destruction of the anterior pituitary function or the posterior pituitary function. When the abscess reaches a certain volume, it will invade the optic nerve and cause visual changes such as visual impairment, visual damage, and vision loss.

Pituitary tumors are solid tumors that can cause compression symptoms during the course of the disease, such as headaches and fundus changes. Symptoms of abnormal hormone secretion may also occur, and different types of symptoms may also have different manifestations. For example, growth hormone tumors can cause acromegaly, enlarged noses, joint pain, and increased body hair. If it is an adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting pituitary tumor, it can cause Cushing's syndrome, such as increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar, facial acne, and osteoporosis.

It can be seen that pituitary tumors and pituitary abscesses are different diseases. Usually, we should distinguish them well to avoid misunderstandings in treatment. No matter what kind of disease occurs, we should take good care of it during the onset, such as keeping warm, avoiding colds, and maintaining a good mood.