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Hormone-secreting tumors can be successfully treated with surgery, radiation, bromocriptine (Parlodel), Sandostatin (Octreotide), or other somatostatin analogues (drugs similar to somatostatin).
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What are the most common forms of pituitary tumors?
Pituitary adenomas (adenomas are tumors that grow from gland tissues) and pituitary tumors in children and adolescencents (craniopharyngiomas) are the most common types of pituitary tumors.
How common are pituitary tumors?
About 10% of all cancers in the skull are pituitary tumors.
What is the treatment for vision loss due to pituitary tumor?
Some pituitary tumors stabilize without treatment, but a neurosurgeon will operate at once to remove the tumor (adenectomy) or pituitary gland (hypophysectomy ) of a patient whose vision is deteriorating rapidly.
Are there any warning signs for pituitary tumors?
Yes, there are some warning signs for pituitary tumors. Most pituitary tumors produce too much of one or more hormones. Larger pituitary tumor includes headaches, Nasal drainage, and Nausea and vomiting.
What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome?
Pituitary and adrenal adenomas are usually removed surgically. Malignant adrenal tumors always require surgical removal.
What has the author Hendrik Julius Svien written?
Hendrik Julius Svien has written: 'Treatment for chromophobe adenoma' -- subject(s): Pituitary gland, Tumors
What is the prognosis for people with pituitary tumors?
Pituitary tumors are usually curable. Following surgery, adults may gradually resume their normal activities, and children may return to school when the effects of the operation have diminished, and appetite and sense of well-being have returned.
Can a problem with your pituatary gland cause headaches?
Yes, this can be the case. If your pituitary gland does not function properly, it can leak. This leakage drains into the sinuses and causes a headache which usually feels as if your head will explode. This can be alleviated with treatment which can make the pituitary gland start to function again.
Can you have a pituitary and a meningioma tumor at the same time?
It is possible for a person to have tumors on both the pituitary gland and the brain at the same time. A meningioma is one the most common types of brain tumors in human beings.
What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
the development of a noncancerous tumor within the pituitary, called a pituitary adenoma. These tumors are the source of the abnormal release of GH. As these tumors grow, they may press on nearby structures within the brain,
What is the ICD-9 code for pituitary microadenoma?
Pituitary macroadenoma are noncancerous tumors of the pituitary gland. They are equal to or larger than 10 mm. The ICD-9 diagnosis code for pituitary macroadenoma is 227.3.
When do most people develop pituitary tumors?
Pituitary tumors usually develop between the ages of 30 and 40, but half of all craniopharyngiomas occur in children, with symptoms most often appearing between the ages of five and ten.
