These tumors are called thyrotroph adenomas. These tumors are called prolactinomas or lactotroph adenomas. Pituitary tumors that make these hormones are called gonadotroph adenomas. These hormones also are known as gonadotropins. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.These tumors are called somatotroph adenomas. These tumors are sometimes called corticotroph adenomas. Functioning pituitary adenomas fall into several categories, including those that make: They cause different symptoms depending on the kind of hormones they make. In some cases, observation - also called a ''wait-and-see'' approach - may be the right choice. Your health care provider may suggest a combination of these treatments. Sometimes, hormone levels are managed with medicine. Or its growth may be controlled with medications or radiation therapy. Pituitary tumors can be treated in several ways. They typically don't spread to other parts of the body. Most adenomas stay in the pituitary gland or in the tissue around it, and they grow slowly. Another name for these noncancerous tumors is pituitary adenomas.
