Pituitary Adenoma Surgery in India

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Pituitary Adenoma Surgery in India

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Pituitary Adenoma Surgery in India

A Pituitary adenoma is a slow growing, benign tumour ( Non-cancerous) greater than 1cm in size of the pituitary gland the gland located at the base of the brain that controls growth development and reproduction. Symptoms may vary depending on the type of excess hormones released by the tumour resulting in conditions such as gigantism Cushing disease or hyperthyroidism.

Diagnosis is performed by means of blood tests to assess the hormone levels and imaging tests such as an MRI or a CT scan. Treatment options may include surgery to remove the tumour, medicines to shrink the tumour , radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells or a combination of these therapies.

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