Pituitary Tumors
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Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. The pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body.
Pituitary tumors are fairly common. About 1 in 10,000 people get them. They grow slowly, do not spread and are usually not cancerous. The most common type of pituitary tumor produces hormones and disrupts the balance of hormones in your body. This can cause endocrine diseases such as Cushing's syndrome and hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of pituitary tumors include
- Headaches
- Vision problems
- Nausea and vomiting
- Any of the problems caused by the production of too many hormones
Pituitary tumors are usually curable. Treatment is often surgery to remove the tumor. Other options include medicines and radiation.
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Endocrinology Article | Pituitary Tumor
mdlinx.com — “Familial Pituitary Tumor Syndromes” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Familial Pituitary Tumor Syndromes: Endocrine Practice http://bit.ly/jdEJDy #endo
Access : Pituitary tumors: Coping with 'cured' pituitary tumors : Nature Reviews Endocrinology
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And the goodies just keep coming! Another News & Views is now AOP: Coping with 'cured' pituitary tumors by Susan M. Webb http://ow.ly/45Clu
Cushing's & Cancer: Pituitary Tumor Video
cushingshelp.blogspot.com — “The life and times of a pituitary Cushing's survivor (1987) AND a kidney cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) survivor (2006). I must be a Super-Woman...NOT!” View full resource at cushingshelp.blogspot.com
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Cushing's Blog Post: Pituitary Tumor Video - John Atkinson, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, describes diagnosis an... http://ow.ly/1bJ5zX
Pituitary Tumors Treatment (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute
cancer.gov — “Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pituitary tumors.” View full resource at cancer.gov
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Pituitary Tumor - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
jeffersonhospital.org — “If you have been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, surgeons from Jefferson's Division of Neuro-Oncologic Neurosurgery and the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program will provide expert care from diagnosis through postoperative recovery.” View full resource at jeffersonhospital.org
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jeffersonhospital.org — “If you have been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, surgeons from Jefferson's Division of Neuro-Oncologic Neurosurgery and the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program will provide expert care from diagnosis through postoperative recovery.” View full resource at jeffersonhospital.org
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mdlinx.com — “Fluid-fluid level in pituitary tumors: analysis of management of 106 cases- Clinical article” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Pituitary Tumor - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
jeffersonhospital.org — “If you have been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, surgeons from Jefferson's Division of Neuro-Oncologic Neurosurgery and the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program will provide expert care from diagnosis through postoperative recovery.” View full resource at jeffersonhospital.org
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Management of pituitary tumors in pregnancy : Abstract : Nature Reviews Endocrinology
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Also now online: Management of pituitary tumors in pregnancy by Bronstein et al. from Hospital das Clinicas @usponline http://ow.ly/4eOk6
Access : Radiotherapy: Pituitary tumors and cognition : Nature Reviews Endocrinology
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Impaired cognitive function after treatment of nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenomas is not related to radiotherapy http://ow.ly/42rgl
Fluorescence Endoscopy Shows Potential for Improved Outcome in Patients with Pituitary Tumors
newswise.com — “Tumors of the pituitary gland, often referred to as --the master gland-- can cause striking physical, mental and psychological debilitation in patients. Researchers at Brigham and Women--™s Hospital in Boston analyzed the value of fluorescence endoscopy in visually differentiating pituitary tumors from surrounding areas and its potential for improved tumor resection.” View full resource at newswise.com
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Fluorescence Endoscopy Shows Potential for Improved Outcome in Patients with Pituitary Tumors: Tumors of the pit... http://bit.ly/htD2yU
Could my pituitary tumor have made me stop menstruating?
healthtap.com — “There is a tumor of the Pituitary gland called a Prolactinoma which can cause people to stop having periods. It is important to have this evaluated by a physician. It can be treated with a medication called Bromocriptine.” View full resource at healthtap.com
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#HealthTap: Could my pituitary tumor have made me stop menstruating? Answer http://t.co/e6ElyNT
Endocrinology Article | Pituitary tumor apoplexy in patients with Cushings disease: endocrinologic and visual outcomes after transsphenoidal surgery
mdlinx.com — “Pituitary tumor apoplexy in patients with Cushings disease: endocrinologic and visual outcomes after transsphenoidal surgery” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Pituitary tumor apoplexy in patients with Cushings disease: endocrinologic and visual outcomes after trans... http://t.co/vTqdxUmU #endo
Access : Pituitary tumors: Cabergoline versus bromocriptine: a meta-analysis? : Nature Reviews Endocrinology
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Now AOP! Pituitary tumors: Cabergoline versus bromocriptine: a meta-analysis? by ME Molitch Professor @NUFeinbergMed http://ow.ly/414CM
Hear Johns Hopkins #endcrinologist Dr. Salvatori talk #pituitary tumors & treatment options http://bit.ly/cmiQws #jhpodcast
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