A major challenge in pituitary tumor diagnosis is that benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors may look similar under a microscope. We categorize pituitary tumors or adenomas based on size and the ...

MRI or CT scans can detect tumors in the pituitary gland. And blood and urine tests can determine hormone levels. Even under a microscope, it’s difficult to recognize the difference between a ...

However, they can cause the pituitary gland to over- or under-produce some hormones ... However, even when using a microscope to diagnose pituitary cancer, experts may find it hard to distinguish ...