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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.

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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?

Dr. Maria Fleseriu

Endocrinology

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Endocrinology

OHSU

OHSU Primary Care Clinic At South Waterfront

3303 Sw Bond Ave,

Portland, OR

Maria Fleseriu is an Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Fleseriu has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Cushing Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). She is licensed to treat patients in Oregon. Fleseriu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lewis S. Blevins

Endocrinology

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Endocrinology

University of California San Francisco Health System

Pituitary Disorders Office

400 Parnassus Ave,

San Francisco, CA

Lewis Blevins is an Endocrinologist in San Francisco, California. Blevins has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, and Panhypopituitarism. He is licensed to treat patients in Tennessee and California. Blevins is currently accepting new patients.

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Marta Korbonits

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Queen Mary University Of London

William Harvey Research Institute,

London, ENG, GB

Marta Korbonits practices in London, United Kingdom. Korbonits is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

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What are the latest Pituitary Tumor Clinical Trials?

Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the CONVIVO System for Discrimination of Normal From Abnormal Tissue During Brain Tumor Resection

Enrollment Status: Not yet recruiting

Publish Date: February 10, 2022

Intervention Type: Other, Diagnostic Test

Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the CONVIVO confocal endomicroscope in discriminating between normal and abnormal tissue in vivo during brain tumor surgery. The interpretation of intraoperative images obtained in situ will be tested against conventional histologic evaluation of targeted biopsies from imaged tissue. The study team hypothesize that th...

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KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 Multicenter Registry for Patients With Childhood-onset Craniopharyngioma, Xanthogranuloma, Cysts of Rathke's Pouch, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Arachnoid Cysts

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: March 31, 2022

Summary: KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 will prospectively collect and descriptively analyse data on diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up of patients with craniopharyngioma. In continuation of preceding studies also patients with xanthogranuloma, meningioma, pituitary adenoma, prolactinoma and cystic intracranial malformations will be registered.

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