a benign tumor of an endocrine gland is known as
Anterior pituitary Most pituitary tumors begin in the larger, front part of the pituitary gland known as the anterior pituitary. This part of the gland makes several hormones that control other endocrine glands. â¢ Growth hormone (GH, also known as somatotropin) promotes body growth during childhood.nterior pituitary Most pituitary tumors begin in the larger, front part of the pituitary gland known as the anterior pituitary. This part of the gland makes several hormones that control other endocrine glands. â¢ Growth hormone (GH, also known as somatotropin) promotes body growth during childhood.