Angiogenesis and pituitary tumors.

Pituitary adenomas often first manifest through visual symptoms. They are typically slow-growing and histologically benign tumors, but can become clinically destructive, invade adjacent structures, and recur after treatment. Unlike many other tumors that become aggressive and appear to depend upon angiogenesis in the process, pituitary adenomas tend to do so through non-angiogenic means. This article examines the role of angiogenesis in pituitary adenomas.