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| | NICHD - Publications On-line |
 | | Doctors can successfully treat most pituitary tumors with microsurgery performed under the magnification of a surgical microscope, radiation therapy, surgery, drugs, or a combination of these treatments. | | | There is also a constant search for genetic patterns and an on-going effort to develop new gene-based therapies to prevent or treat pituitary tumors. | | | Pituitary tumors that limit the secretion of TSH can also affect a child in many ways, including making it harder to concentrate, tiredness, constipation, dry skin, and a sensitivity to cold. |
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http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/pit.htm
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| | Pituitary Tumors |
| | Pituitary adenomas are benign tumors (meaning that they are non-cancerous and do not travel to other parts of the body) that arise exclusively within the anterior pituitary. | | | Pituitary tissue is acquired through biopsy at the time of surgical removal. | | | Surgical therapy for these tumors usually will not improve survival because the patient has cancer elsewhere in his or her body. |
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http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/956627185.html
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| | The Skull Base Institute brain tumor surgery and pituitary tumor surgery |
| | The Institute's position is due to the fully endoscopic minimally invasive techniques used for removing pituitary tumors through the nostril without the need for any incisions. | | | Similar fully endoscopic keyhole approaches have been utilized for the treatment of microvascular nerve compression syndromes such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. | | | Patients experiencing excruciating facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia and debilitating facial twitching from hemifacial spasm have undergone fully endoscopic vascular decompressions of their trigeminal and facial nerves with results and outcomes superior to traditional open techniques. |
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http://www.skullbaseinstitute.com/
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| | Gland Masters |
| | The good news is that pituitary adenomas can be treated relatively easily with drugs, surgery, or radiation-individually or in combination. | | | Apuzzo emphasizes that no one form of treatment is "best" because what works well for one patient may be futile for another: "We use a combined approach, relying on microsurgery and radiosurgery as just two arrows in the quiver" in attacking the source of pituitary problems. | | | Jerry Croopnick had no idea there was anything wrong with his health until a routine eye exam turned up an unexplained loss of peripheral vision. |
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http://www.usc.edu/hsc/info/pr/hmm/w00_01/gland.html
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| | eMedicine - Pituitary Tumors : Article by Jorge Kattah, MD |
| | Pituitary tumors are common neoplasms, and recognition of their presentation is critical since a favorable therapeutic outcome is dependent on early identification of the lesion. | | | Microprolactinomas: Transphenoidal resection of the tumor offers a chance for a cure without the need for long-standing dopamine agonist therapy; however, many patients choose dopaminergic therapy. | | | Treatment of pituitary tumors, particularly those resected via a transphenoidal approach, has an excellent outcome with successful decompression of the visual pathways, cavernous sinus, and hypothalamus. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic312.htm
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| | Approaches to Treating Pituitary Tumors |
| | ANNOUNCER: Radiation is sometimes used when surgery does not cure the patient. | | | ANNOUNCER: More commonly, doctors use a drug called Sandostatin. | | | Search the hundreds of entries in our library to find out more about your condition. |
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http://canoe.healthology.com/canoe/15825.htm
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| | Pituitary Tumors |
| | This thorough analysis gives our surgeons and endocrinologists the ability to more accurately prescribe follow-up therapies. | | | Our Department of Neuropathology analyzes the pituitary tumor more thoroughly than virtually any other pathology service. | | | Check our clinical trials and our current research. |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/neurosurgery/pituitary.cfm
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| | Pituitary tumors |
| | Patients who have pituitary apoplexy may experience very severe headaches, have symptoms of stiff neck and sensitivity to light. | | | Hormone-secreting tumors can be successfully treated with surgery, radiation, bromocriptine (Parlodel), Sandostatin (Octreotide), or other somatostatin analogues (drugs similar to somatostatin). | | | Persistent headache on one or both sides, or in the center of the forehead |
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http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00060890.html
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| | Psychological Aspects of Pituitary Tumors |
| | The failure of so many pituitary patients to readjust to family, social and work relationships after surgery and medical care is alarming. | | | The need exists to classify, understand, and name the sexual, emotional and psychological problems we struggle with, without stigmatizing ourselves in the eyes of our insurers, the public at large, or our own families. | | | Regrettably, no consensus has been reached on how these sexual problems affect the emotional and psychological well being of patients. |
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http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/ptna/network1.htm
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| | The Pituitary Society - Information for the Public |
| | The most important and most effective treatment is to remove the tumor surgically. | | | In this situation, alternative treatments such as surgery and/or radiation therapy may be necessary. |
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http://www.pituitarysociety.org/vance1.htm
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| | Pituitary Network Association |
| | The Pituitary Patient Resource Guide is the ONLY publication of its kind, and a vital resource for patients, their families, primary care physicians, insurance companies, and employers. | | | of our organization; bringing vital information to YOU, other Pituitary Patients, and most importantly ; networking throughout the Medical Community in the pursuit of finding a cure. | | | Get the Resource Guide - your one-stop source for today's leading Pituitary Specialists, Treatment Centers, drugs, Support Groups, studies and more. |
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http://www.pituitary.com/
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| | Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/Harvard |
| | An innovative program utilizing proton beam therapy and conventional radiation therapy for treatment of pituitary lesions. | | | Physicians with questions may contact Dr. Biller or Dr. Klibanski at (617) 726-3965. | | | Neurosurgical involvement in the Center ensures prompt surgical intervention when necessary. |
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http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/nendo-hp.htm
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| | Pituitary tumors in Dogs |
| | It is a good idea to check for hypothyroidism and hypoadrenocorticism in dogs with hyposomatotrophism. | | | you have any experience with surgery for this kind of tumor? | | | Dogs with this condition may be deficient in other hormones in which the pituitary gland controls part of the process of stimulating the hormone's production. |
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http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dpituitary.html
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| | Pituitary Disorders Education & Support |
| | Depending on the study, subjects may receive free testing, medication and/or stipends. | | | Patients may qualify for research studies in the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center. | | | PDES Survey: Help each other find physicians and clinics for pituitary disorders. |
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http://www.pituitarydisorder.net/
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| | Pituitary tumor |
| | : The clinical and endocrine outcome to trans-sphenoidal microsurgery of nonsecreting pituitary adenomas. | | | : Radiation therapy for pituitary adenoma: treatment outcome and prognostic factors. |
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http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/101273.html
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| | Neurological Disorders Pituitary Tumors |
| | You may need a referral from your primary care doctor before making an appointment. | | | Most pituitary tumors, also called adenomas, are microadenomas that measure 3 to 9 millimeters in diameter, although a few patients have macroadenomas that are 10 millimeters or larger in diameter. | | | If a pituitary tumor is found, the pituitary gland may be making too many hormones and this also can cause problems in the body. |
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http://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/neuro/pituitary/index.html
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| | MedlinePlus: Pituitary Disorders |
| | Pituitary Tumors in Children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Pituitary Disorders is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke | | | Adult Growth Hormone (GH) Deficiency (Pituitary Network Association) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pituitarydisorders.html
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| | NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page |
| | Treatments for pituitary tumors include surgical removal of the tumor; radiation therapy, using high-doses of x-rays to kill tumor cells; and/or drug therapy, using certain medications to block the pituitary gland from producing too many hormones. | | | Symptoms of pituitary tumors may include headaches, vision problems, nausea and vomiting, or any of the problems caused by the production of too many hormones such as infertility or loss of menstrual periods in women, abnormal growth, high blood pressure, heat or cold intolerance, and other skin and body changes. |
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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pituitary_tumors.htm
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| | OHSU Pituitary Unit - Pituitary Tumor and Disease Treatment Center |
| | Review case studies and utilize other educational tools. | | | Services include neurosurgical treatment of pituitary tumors utilizing intraoperative MRI, interventional neuroradiology and radiation-oncology. | | | Click on the title above to get valuable information to help you recognize patients with a pituitary tumor or disorder. |
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http://www.ohsuhealth.com/pituitary/
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| | What are pituitary tumors? - Endocrinology Health Guide |
| | Pituitary tumors can cause symptoms which are associated with excess production of pituitary hormones and symptoms associated with reduced production of pituitary hormones. | | | Only a very small number of people (about 14 in 100,000) experience health effects attributable to pituitary tumors. | | | Specific treatment for pituitary tumors will be determined by your physician based on: |
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http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/pittumor.htm
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| | http://members.aol.com/tomajestic |
| | n my quest for finding answers, I conducted a survey regarding Pituitary Disorders and various problems associated with this condition, including symptoms, medications, weight changes, and many more topics of interest for those with a Pituitary Tumor. | | | The book will span four decades of Pituitary Disorders and treatments. | | | I always thought I was unusual in having been affected by a Pituitary Disorder...little did I know, that I would uncover great friendships in the process of getting well again. |
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http://members.aol.com/tomajestic
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| | Pituitary Adenoma Index of Wake Forest University |
| | For the Noframes version of the Pituitary Adenoma Index with extensive links on pituitary adenomas see http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/ns/pituitary0.html |
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http://www.bgsm.edu/bgsm/surg-sci/ns/pituitary.html
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