How does the cyst of the pituitary gland develop and how is the disease treated?

1 Clinical picture of the disease

Most often the development of the pituitary cyst remains unnoticed, as it does not give any visible symptoms. At the same time, it does not affect the patient's well-being. Pathology can be detected by accident, when conducting a diagnosis of another disease.

Symptoms become noticeable only when the neoplasm reaches a size larger than 10 mm. In this case, the production of hormones and the basic metabolic processes in the body can be disrupted. The main symptoms of cysts include increased headaches, which are usually permanent, and vision impairment. In this case, first suffer from side vision, active growth of the tumor can lead to blindness.

To signs of the appearance of the pituitary cyst also include such factors:

• the skin becomes dry, there is a constant thirst;
• decreased mood, there was drowsiness and constant fatigue;
• decreases blood pressure, the pulse becomes less frequent;
• can reduce sexual desire, develop infertility.

People suffering from this disease can have all these signs or a part of them. However, it must be taken into account that such symptoms do not always indicate a cyst. Noticing their appearance, you must always consult a specialist and conduct a comprehensive diagnosis, including an examination on MRI and tests to confirm the diagnosis.

2 Methods of medical treatment

Treatment in detecting the pituitary cyst is not always mandatory. Usually, it is enough to have a systematic observation by a specialist. But if the neoplasm is large enough, interferes with the functioning of other parts of the brain, and also led to a violation of hormonal activity, an obligatory removal of the cyst is required.

There are two variants of the operation behavior:

• cranial trepanation;
• removal of tumor by transnasal route.

The choice of this or that method of surgical intervention depends on the nature of the course of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient's body. In any case, removal of the cyst is carried out under local anesthesia. Such an operation usually lasts for a short time - about an hour. It does not belong to the complex group and does not have big risks. Usually complications can be avoided. In this case, after the surgical intervention, the patient must necessarily take a course of antibiotic therapy.

If a person refuses surgery, radiation therapy may be performed. It does not have one hundred percent efficiency. After it is carried out, the patient may have a hormonal background, and the disease itself may give a relapse. The most effective treatment is complex treatment, which includes both the rapid removal of cysts and radiation therapy.

As an auxiliary method, medication can be prescribed. It is selected by an endocrinologist after the diagnosis and assessment of the pituitary cyst. The main purpose of prescribing drugs is to reduce the volume of neoplasm and normalize the hormonal function. With the first task can cope Cabergoline and Bromocriptine. The hormonal background can normalize Vasopressin, thyroxine, Testosterone and Estrogen.

Since the cyst of the pituitary gland entails complications associated with visual impairment, after removal it is necessary to take care of it. You should consult an ophthalmologist who will tell you which methods you can partially or completely restore your eyesight.

To cure the pituitary cyst was of great effectiveness and quality, it is necessary to conduct it in a timely manner.

To do this, you should carefully listen to your body and immediately get help from a specialist if you have any problems. A timely diagnosis will help prevent the development of complications and will allow you to completely get rid of the disease.