Can pituitary tumor affect life expectancy

Men are slightly more likely to develop pituitary tumors than women. They usually occur in young and middle-aged people, and will affect the patient's growth and development functions, reproductive functions, and ability to study and work. Most are benign adenomas, and a few are adenocarcinomas, which are dangerous diseases. So today we will learn whether pituitary tumors can affect our lifespan?

Pituitary tumors are also a type of intracranial tumor. After many patients are diagnosed with a tumor, they always want to know whether the pituitary tumor will affect their lifespan. If patients with pituitary tumors receive the correct treatment and hormone replacement, their lifespan will not be shortened. Large sample studies have shown that the increased incidence (death) of patients with pituitary tumors who receive traditional, conformal radiotherapy is due to cerebrovascular disease (stroke).

Pituitary hormone deficiency requires hormone replacement therapy. All drug treatments must be taken under guidance. In addition, standardized medical treatment and treatment monitoring are required. The vast majority of patients with pituitary tumors can engage in normal work and social activities. Other illnesses such as influenza, pneumonia or emergencies require an increase in steroid doses. If the patient fails to provide a medical history when visiting the hospital, the doctor will not know the dose of steroids required. Pay attention to these important details so that patients with pituitary tumors can live a full and meaningful life.

People with uncontrolled acromegaly (tumors producing growth hormone) or Cushing's disease (excessive production of cortisol) do have a real risk of dying earlier than expected and of developing complications from the excess hormones. Lowering the excess hormone levels to normal can reduce these risks.