What are the types of pituitary tumors? Common symptoms of pituitary tumors

Pituitary tumors are divided into growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumors, thyroid-stimulating hormone-secreting pituitary tumors, prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors, thyroid-stimulating hormone-secreting pituitary tumors, etc. Different types of pituitary tumors have different symptoms.

1. Growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumor <br/>Manifestations include hypertrophy of distal limbs. If not treated in time, it can cause sexual dysfunction in men and amenorrhea in women, and gigantism or cretinism in children.
2. Prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor <br/>Prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor mostly occurs in adolescent women and can cause symptoms such as vulvar atrophy, pubic hair loss, and irregular menstruation.
3. Thyrotropin-secreting pituitary tumor <br/>This type of disease causes excessive or insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone, which can cause symptoms such as poor spirits, fear of cold, and loss of appetite.
4. Adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting pituitary tumor <br/>Symptoms include hypertension, hyperglycemia, weight gain, osteoporosis, skin atrophy, etc. If not treated in time, it may induce mental disorders.