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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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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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A pituitary tumour is a type of brain tumour. This section describes what it is, who gets it, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. ... Causes of a pituitary tumour...
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Pituitary tumour - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The anterior pituitary secretes a number of hormones including : •Growth hormone (GH) •Prolactin (PRL) •Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) •Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) •Melanocyte-stimulating ...
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Pituitary adenomas are the type of pituitary tumour that occurs in about 90% of cases, and the tumour may secrete hormones depending on the cell type of the adenoma. ... a cranial CT scan that shows a mass (aggregation of cells) consistent with pituitary tumour...
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Receptors for the natriuretic peptide family have been characterized in the adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-secreting AtT-20 pituitary tumour cell line. ... Receptors for the natriuretic peptide family have been characterized in the adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-secreting AtT-20 pituitary tumour cell line.
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Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of a presumed pituitary macroadenoma. Possible reasons for the timing of onset and the rapid resolution of symptoms, and the implications and management of pituitary pathology in the peripartum period, are considered.
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Pituitary tumours are often discovered during a blood test. If excess amounts of pituitary hormones are found your doctor may arrange for you to have a CAT scan or MRI scan. The scan will confirm the diagnosis of a pituitary tumour.
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