Description: About 40% of pituitary tumors secrete prolactin and can be medically treated (i.e.shrunk with medicines). Large non-functioning pituitary tumors or any tumor that secretes GH (acromegaly) or ACTH (Cushing's that one has a pituitary tumor can be extremely frightening If a pituitary tumor needs to be removedthe most pressing issue for the patient becomes finding the right neurosurgeon

Category: Neurosurgeon Pituitary Tumor

Url: http://www.ohsuhealth.com/pituitary/patients/tumor.asp

Date: Oct 7, 2005

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