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Neurosurgery

Pituitary Tumor

Tumors arising from the pituitary gland.

International Patient Information

Diagnosis first. Treatment second.

The right treatment depends on confirmation of diagnosis, disease stage or severity, overall health and specialist assessment.

About Pituitary Tumor

Tumors arising from the pituitary gland.

How doctors may evaluate it

Evaluation usually begins with medical history, symptoms, physical examination and review of previous records. Depending on the case, specialists in Neurosurgery may consider some of the following investigations:

MRICTCT/MR angiographyDigital subtraction angiographyNeurological examinationEndocrine testing for pituitary disease

Possible treatment approaches

Management varies from patient to patient. Depending on the diagnosis and severity, treatment may include one or more of the following approaches:

CraniotomyEndoscopic neurosurgeryStereotactic surgeryAneurysm clipping or coilingShunt surgeryMicrosurgeryRadiosurgery

Information useful for an international medical opinion

  • Current diagnosis, if already established
  • Recent medical reports and imaging
  • Biopsy/pathology report where relevant
  • List of medicines and previous treatments
  • Major medical conditions and past operations
  • Specific question you want the specialist to answer
Emergency care: If symptoms are sudden, severe or potentially life-threatening, seek emergency medical care locally rather than waiting for an online response.
Important: This information is general education, not a diagnosis or personalized treatment recommendation. Final medical advice must come from the treating healthcare professional.
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