Some doctors may classify pituitary tumors as brain tumors, although others may not. Brain tumors occur in brain tissue, whereas pituitary tumors originate in the pituitary gland, which is inside the ...

For many of us, the idea of receiving a pituitary tumor diagnosis can spark worry and fear. However, this diagnosis is not as scary as it sounds—and it is highly manageable with minimally invasive ...

A pituitary tumor is an irregular mass on your pituitary gland (the small gland inside your skull that regulates hormones). A tumor that grows can press on your pituitary gland and change your hormone ...

Gamma Knife surgery is computer-guided radiation therapy. Despite its name, it does not require an incision. There are no knives involved. Gamma Knife is a brand name. The procedure uses highly ...

In rare cases, pituitary tumors can run in families or occur due to genetic syndromes that pass down from one generation to the next. Experts still do not know the exact cause of pituitary tumors.

Use of the Leksell Gamma Knife C with APS The latest model for gamma knife surgery, GK-C includes several new features such as the APS. This report details the treatment of cases of meningioma and VS ...

Incidental pituitary adenomas are often found on imaging studies or after abnormal endocrine hormone levels. A 35-year-old woman is seen in the outpatient clinic for evaluation of an incidental ...

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Proper baseline workup should be initiated before referring patients with incidental pituitary adenomas to a specialist. The initial workup includes imaging, blood work to determine if the pituitary ...