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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
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
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Barrow Brain And Spine

2910 N 3rd Ave, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Little specializes in treating brain tumors (e.g., meningioma, glioma, etc) and pituitary tumors (e.g. acromegaly, Cushings disease, pituitary adenoma), trigeminal neuralgia, and Chiari malformation. He is the Surgical Director of the Barrow Pituitary Center and the Director of the Barrow Skull Base Program. He works with an experienced team of doctors and nurses to provide you with a treatment plan tailored for your concerns. He is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. When selecting a neurosurgeon, experience matters; Dr. Little performs more pituitary surgery than any surgeon in the Southwest. Dr. Little believes in patient education and empowering his patients to be partners in directing their treatment. Dr. Little emphasizes minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible.Dr. Little also directs an impactful clinical research program that is laser-focused on helping patients and developing new treatments for brain tumors. He has received numerous awards for his research.At BBS, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of BBS, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Little is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Neurosurgery
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Neurosurgery
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UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Gardner is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Endocrinology
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Endocrinology
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University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

1635 Aurora Ct, 
Aurora, CO 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Margaret Wierman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Wierman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Adrenal Cancer, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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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18Fluoro-O-(2) Fluoroethyl-L-tyrosine (FET) PET For Localization Of Pituitary Adenomas In Patients With Cushing Disease

Summary: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance \[sensitivity, specificity, accuracy\] of FET PET/CT imaging to detect ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma, using operative findings and histopathology as truth standard.