What are the hazards of pituitary tumors? What complications can pituitary tumors cause?

Pituitary tumors can cause endocrine dysfunction. The tumor compresses the surrounding important structures and causes dysfunction. Due to the hypersecretion of pituitary hormones, the functions of multiple organs are damaged and metabolic disorders can also occur.

1. Causes endocrine disorders <br/>It can lead to hypersecretion of hormones, causing menstrual disorders, infertility, obesity, sexual dysfunction, gigantism, rough skin, increased hair and other symptoms.
2. Damage to structures surrounding the tumor <br/>The growth of the tumor causes compression on important surrounding structures, such as the brainstem, basilar cerebral artery, hypothalamus, cavernous sinus, optic nerve, etc., leading to dysfunction of the corresponding structures, such as hydrocephalus, headache, memory impairment, intellectual disability, visual field loss, decreased vision, diplopia, hemiplegia, etc.
3. Multiple organ damage <br/>Hypersecretion of pituitary hormones can lead to damage to multiple organ functions, causing diabetes, cerebral ischemia, cerebral arteriosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, etc.
4. Metabolic disorders <br/>Pituitary tumors can also cause metabolic disorders, leading to decreased blood potassium, calcium, and sodium, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and spontaneous fractures.