Could problems with pituitary gland be causing vision problems?

alissa · Newbie Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 3

Hello! My mother has been recently discovered a small growth on her pituitary gland. Her problems started three months ago with her irregular monthly periods and strange lactation. The tests she did showed significant increase of hormones. Then her doctor arranged CT scan and tumor was discovered. She started to have problems with her vision recently. Could problems with pituitary gland be causing vision problems?

leonie · Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

Hello! Most of growths (tumors) on pituitary gland are benign. They may prove to be malignant but this is really rare. Since the pituitary gland is located beneath the place where the nerves from the eyes go to the brain many tumors can also create vision problems. They may cause double vision, severe sudden headaches, protruding eye ball and loss of peripheral vision. You mother has to consult her doctor and report all problems she has.

Could problems with pituitary gland be causing vision problems?

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