can a pituitary tumor affect the function of other glands
The pituitary gland is sometimes called the master endocrine gland  because it makes hormones that affect the way many parts of the body work. It also controls hormones made by many other glands in the body.Pituitary tumors are divided into three groups: 1  Benign pituitary adenomas: Tumors that are not cancer.2  These tumors grow very slowly and do not spread from the pituitary gland to other parts of the body.t also controls hormones made by many other glands in the body. Pituitary tumors are divided into three groups: 1  Benign pituitary adenomas: Tumors that are not cancer. 2  These tumors grow very slowly and do not spread from the pituitary gland to other parts of the body.