The pituitary gland holds the hormones released from the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland releases hormones based on sensors in the body. When a tumor exists, the gland may release too much hormone, or it… More »
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Alternate Name(s): <p>Tumor - pituitary</p> ...... A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland, the part of the brain that regulates the body's balance of hormones.
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Pituitary tumors — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these abnormal pituitary growths. ... Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that develop in your pituitary gland. Sometimes pituitary tumors can cause excessive production of hormones that regulate important functions of your body.
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Surgery on Pituitary Tumors ... Gigantism: This syndrome is caused by pituitary tumors on the growth hormone secreting cells of the pituitary gland. Remember Lurch from the James Bond movie -- large hands, protruding jaw, severe arthritis, huge size, protruding eyebrows, plus other systemic problems -- a classic example...
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Pituitary adenoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pituitary adenomas are tumors that occur in the pituitary gland, and account for about 10% of intracranial neoplasms. They often remain undiagnosed, and small pituitary tumors have an estimated preva...
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pituitary tumors. ... General Information About Pituitary Tumors ... Pituitary tumors form in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain, just above the back of the nose. The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master endocrine gland" because...
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pituitary tumors. ... Non-functioning Pituitary Tumors; Prolactin-Producing Pituitary Tumors; ACTH-Producing Pituitary Tumors; Growth Hormone–Producing Pituitary Tumors; Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone–Producing Tumors; Pituitary Carcinomas; Recurrent Pituitary Tumors;
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Pituitary tumors information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. ... What are Pituitary Tumors?
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Beginning in December, Emory will be able to treat patients suffering from pituitary tumors with the 3-D stereoscopic vision system, manufactured by VisionSense, which will allow surgeons to remove pituitary tumors more accurately and safely.
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