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Pituitary Tumor
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no known way to prevent pituitary tumors.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Pituitary tumors enlarge at varying rates. Untreated tumors may eventually lead to blindness by damaging the optic nerves. After 75% of normal pituitary cells are destroyed, all pituitary function may eventually be lost.
What are the risks to others?
Pituitary tumors are not contagious, and pose no risk to others.