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Pituitary tumor

Pituitary tumor

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Is a type of:

Benign tumor • Pituitary disorders • Endocrine tumors

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Head

Types of

Nonfunctional pituitary adenoma
Condition

Symptoms

Headache
Loss of sex drive
No menstrual periods
Galactorrhea

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Pituitary tumor
Dopamine agonist
Birth control pills
Parlodel
Bromocriptine

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Pituitary tumor

Surgery

Transsphenoidal surgery

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Visual field
Prolactin

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What is a pituitary tumor?

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How dangerous is a pituitary tumor?

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Can a pituitary tumor affect speech?

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Can a pituitary tumor alter your memory?

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What damage can a pituitary tumor cause?

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Can a pituitary tumor be cured if found early?

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What is the process of pituitary tumor removal?

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What happens when you leave a pituitary tumor untreated?

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What happens after a pituitary tumor is treated/removed?

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A 41-year old asked:

How big is pituitary tumor that is classified as a macroadenoma?

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Pituitary tumor operation. Is it still done up through your nose?

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I've been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, what should I expect now?

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Are pituitary tumors genetic?

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How are pituitary tumors tested?

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Why are pituitary tumors so common?

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How are pituitary tumors diagnosed?

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How serious is it to have pituitary tumors?

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How prevalent are pituitary tumors/diseases?

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How many types of pituitary tumors are there?

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What symptoms are associated with pituitary tumors?

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Does having a pituitary tumor shorten your lifespan?

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I have 2 benign pituitary tumors, are they dangerous?

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