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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?
Paul A. Gardner
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Dr. Paul A. Gardner
Neurosurgery
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Paul A. Gardner
Neurosurgery

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
412-663-6733
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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. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

Theodore H. Schwartz
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz
Neurosurgery
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz
Neurosurgery

Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center

1305 York Ave, 9th Floor, 
New York, NY 
212-746-5620
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Theodore Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Turbinectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Margaret E. Wierman
Endocrinology
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Margaret E. Wierman
Endocrinology

UCHealth Diabetes And Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus (Primary)

1635 Aurora Court, 
Aurora, CO 
720-848-0000
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Margaret Wierman is an Endocrinologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Wierman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Adrenal Cancer, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Wierman is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Pituitary Tumor Clinical Trials?
A Clinical and Genetic Investigation of Pituitary and Hypothalamic Tumors and Related Disorders
A Clinical and Genetic Investigation of Pituitary and Hypothalamic Tumors and Related Disorders
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure

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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Metabolic Outcomes in Patients With Prolactinomas Under Dopamine Agonist Treatment - A Randomized, Single-Blind Active- Controlled Trial
Metabolic Outcomes in Patients With Prolactinomas Under Dopamine Agonist Treatment - A Randomized, Single-Blind Active- Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: This randomized, active-controlled, parallel-arm, single-blind trial is to compare the effects of Dopamine agonists (DA) therapy targeting different established treatment strategies on glucose metabolism assessed by an oral glucose tolerance test.

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