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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
Dr. Lewis S. Blevins
Endocrinology
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Lewis S. Blevins
Endocrinology
Referral required

California Center For Pituitary Disorders

400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
415-353-7500
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Lewis Blevins is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Blevins is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, and Rathke Cleft Cyst. Dr. Blevins is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes & Metab. Dr. Blevins is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Ricardo J. Komotar
Oncology | Neurosurgery
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Ricardo J. Komotar
Oncology | Neurosurgery
Referral may be required
1295 Northwest 14th Street, 
Miami, FL 
305-243-6946
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Ricardo Komotar is an Oncologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Komotar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Komotar is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Maria Fleseriu
Endocrinology
Elite in Pituitary Tumor
Dr. Maria Fleseriu
Endocrinology
Referral required

OHSU Hospital

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
503-494-8311
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Maria Fleseriu is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fleseriu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pituitary Tumor. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acromegaly, Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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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: September 08, 2026
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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Feasibility of Endosphenoidal Coil Placement for Imaging of the Sella During Transsphenoidal Surgery
Feasibility of Endosphenoidal Coil Placement for Imaging of the Sella During Transsphenoidal Surgery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Tumors of the pituitary gland comprise up to 20% of all brain tumors. The central location and the small size of the pituitary gland make the management of tumors particularly challenging. Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) to resect pituitary tumors is highly successful at achieving complete cure for functional pituitary adenomas. It is most successful when such adenomas can be localized by preoperati...

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