Growth Hormone Tumors (Acromegaly)

When the pituitary gland malfunctions, it can overproduce growth hormones that spur the development of a tumor. The tumor may go undiagnosed for years because symptoms are subtle or not normally correlated with cancer. Common symptoms include swelling of the hands and feet, protruding jaw, hardened facial features, increased perspiration, deepening of the voice, organ enlargement, headaches and high blood pressure.

Within the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute network, our state-of-the-art facilities offer advanced care for adults and children affected by growth hormone tumors. We specialize in minimally invasive treatments that identify and remove tumors with immense accuracy. These advanced techniques pinpoint affected tissue with millimeter precision, enabling our surgeons to remove the tumor or reduce its size and return normal function of the pituitary gland. Minimally invasive endoscopic approaches allow us to remove tumors through the nasal cavity and recovery is quicker, because no incision is made.