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Learn About Pituitary Tumor

What is the definition of Pituitary Tumor?
Pituitary tumors are noncancerous growths that occur in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is located in the brain behind the nose. There are several types of pituitary tumors. Some pituitary tumors affect the levels of hormones that control different functions of the body, causing hormone levels that are too high or too low.
What are the symptoms of Pituitary Tumor?
Symptoms of pituitary tumors depend on the type. Some pituitary tumors do not cause any symptoms. Other pituitary tumors may make hormones that cause symptoms to occur. Some pituitary tumors may also cause pressure on nearby structures, such as the optic nerves. Symptoms of pituitary tumors can include vision problems, headache, nausea and vomiting, weight loss or weight gain, increased urine production, weakness, coldness, menstrual problems, sexual dysfunction, fat accumulation around the midsection and upper back, a round face, loss of muscle strength, thinning of arms and legs, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, acne, bruising, stretch marks, anxiety, irritability, depression, enlarged hands and feet, facial bone abnormalities, joint pain, heart problems, misaligned teeth, excessive body hair, abnormally fast growth in children, breast growth in men, frequent bowel movements, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, and sleep apnea.
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What are the current treatments for Pituitary Tumor?
Treatment for pituitary tumors depends on the type. Treatment for pituitary tumors may include watchful waiting; surgery; radiation therapy; medications, such as cabergoline, bromocriptine, ketoconazole, mitotane, metyrapone, osilodrostat, mifepristone, pasireotide, octreotide, lanreotide, pegvisomant, and hormone replacement therapies.
Who are the top Pituitary Tumor Local Doctors?
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
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Elite in Pituitary Tumor
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University Professional Services

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Maria Fleseriu is an Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fleseriu and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's disease, Pituitary Tumor, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Fleseriu is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Elite in Pituitary Tumor

Jefferson University Physicians

834 Walnut St, Suite 110, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Christopher Farrell is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farrell and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Schwannoma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pituitary Tumor
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Elite in Pituitary Tumor
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Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

400 Parnassus Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Lewis Blevins is an Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Blevins and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Prolactinoma.

What are the latest Pituitary Tumor Clinical Trials?
A Clinical and Genetic Investigation of Pituitary and HYPOTHALAMIC Tumors and Related Disorders

Summary: There is a variety of tumors affecting the pituitary gland in childhood; some of these tumors (eg craniopharyngioma) are included among the most common central nervous system tumors in childhood. The gene(s) involved in the pathogenesis of these tumors are largely not known; their possible association with other developmental defects or inheritance pattern(s) has not been investigated. The present...

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Systemic Biomarkers to Predict Radiation-Induced Neurocognitive Decline in Pediatric and Young Adults With Primary Brain Tumors (BIO-RIN)

Summary: Radiation constitutes an integral component in the management of primary brain tumors in pediatric and young adults like medulloblastoma, ependymoma, low-grade glioma, pituitary tumors, etc. A decline in neurocognitive outcomes is a multifactorial effect occurring from the primary disease as well as associated with treatments, including radiation. Since many of these tumors are highly curable, it ...