Is there any medical treatment for a Non functioning pituitary tumor?
In general, no. There are no specific medical treatments for this type of tumor. The best treatment is surgery to remove the tumor. Bromocriptine has been used in a few patients who could not have surgery. In this situation, a small minority of patients have had some improvement in vision because of slight reduction in tumor size and relief of pressure on the optic chiasm (eye nerves responsible for vision).
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Pituitary Network Association - FAQA pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth of pituitary cells. Pituitary tumors can either be nonfunctional (that is they do not secrete hormones) or produce specific hormones, such as prolactin (causing infertility, decreased libido, and osteoporosis), growth hormone (causing acromegaly), ACTH (causing Cushing's), TSH (causing hypothyroidism), or be nonfunctional (that is they do not produce hormones).
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Prolactin-producing tumors are most successfully treated with medical therapy (pills). In over 90% of patients, medical therapy reduces tumor size and blood prolactin levels. In approximately 8-10% of patients, medical treatment is not completely effective and surgery may be necessary.
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What are the symptoms of a pituitary tumor?
This depends on the type of tumor and the size of the tumor. A large tumor may cause loss of vision, particularly peripheral vision, if it compresses the optic chiasm (where the optic [eye] nerves converge). Headache may also occur; the type of headache varies from patient to patient. Headache may occur with a large or a small tumor.
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Pituitary Society - Public Site - Information about the pitu...Generally, no. There are no specific medical treatments for this type of tumor. The best treatment is surgery to remove the tumor. Dopamine agonists such as bromocriptine or cabergoline have been used in a few patients who cannot have surgery. A small minority of patients have had some improvement in vision because of slight reduction in tumor size and relief of pressure on the optic chiasm (eye nerves above the pituitary gland).
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Pituitary Society - Public Site - Information about the pitu...The pituitary gland is NOT in the brain and pituitary tissue is different from brain tissue. Since the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is connected to the brain by a thin stalk, there is often confusion, particularly by insurance companies, about the classification of a pituitary tumor. A pituitary tumor is NOT a brain tumor.
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Any medical therapy for a pituitary tumor should reduce hormone overproduction by the tumor, and, ideally, decrease the size of the pituitary tumor so that any visual abnormality is corrected. Reduction in tumor size should improve or relieve headache associated with the tumor.
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Pituitary Society - Public Site - Information about the pitu...Pituitary tumors are common. In autopsy studies of patients who did not have known pituitary disease, as many as 26% had a small tumor (adenoma) in the gland. Molecular biology studies have shown that a change in the DNA of pituitary cells can cause unregulated growth of a particular cell type resulting in a pituitary tumor, called an adenoma. There are no known environmental causes. Very uncommonly, pituitary tumors may be inherited.
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Pituitary Society - Public Site - Information about the pitu...No, in over 99% of patients, this is NOT a cancer; it is benign. Although the tumor is benign, it can cause problems because of its size, because it causes the normal pituitary gland to become underactive (hypopituitarism) or because of excessive hormone production by the tumor.
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Pituitary Society - Public Site - Information about the pitu...No although the tumor may be in the area of the pituitary. A craniopharyngioma arises from abnormal development of the pituitary gland during fetal (in the womb) development. It may be located within the pituitary gland or above the pituitary gland. This is a tumor that one is born with and may enlarge at any time even in people over 60 years of age. It is not a cancer although some tumors can grow quickly and may return after surgery.
Related QuestionsWhat is the role of medical treatment for a growth hormone producing tumor?
Pituitary Society - Public Site - Information about the pitu...Medical treatment is usually given if patients are not cured by surgery. In addition, medical therapy may also be used as the first line of therapy. This depends on the size and location of the tumor. Although medications can lower growth hormone and/or IGF-1 levels, they do not always shrink the tumor.
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I first had cushings about 15 years ago lately I have been having symptoms of irritability, deep stretch marks in the bends of my elbows and bone fatigue. I have just lost 75 lbs and have become diabetic, also I have high cholesterol for the first time.
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Acromegaly FAQs Medical Reference Medical Encyclopedia Infor...The tumor causes the gland to produce too much growth hormone. This, in turn, stimulates the liver to produce too much IGF-1, which causes the excess tissue growth.
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Brain Tumor Guide: SexCommercially available lubricants, such as K-Y Jelly, should help. It is important not use petroleum-based lubricants, like vasoline, because they can irritate the vagina further and will weaken condoms.
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Pituitary Network Association - FAQThe pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as "The Master Gland." From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them to produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and many more. These hormones have dramatic effects on metabolism, blood pressure, sexuality, reproduction, and other vital body functions.
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FAQYour employer will advise you where to go to receive authorized medical care. If you obtain medical treatment on your own with an unauthorized medical provider, workers' compensation may not be liable for payment.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe employer or its insurance company, subject to any Commission orders, provides and directs medical treatment. The Commission may permit the employee to change physicians or approve a physician of employee's selection when good grounds are shown. However, payment by the employer or carrier is not guaranteed unless written permission to change physicians is obtained from the employer, carrier, or Commission before the treatment is rendered.
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Pancreatic Cancer: Pancreatica - FAQThere are no universally agreed upon firm guidelines for medical treatment for those patients with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas who are not candidates for surgery or who have a recurrence of the cancer after surgical resection. In part, this is because there is no one great treatment option-there are a number of treatment approaches which may be more or less appropriate, given certain variables.
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ACS :: Frequently Asked QuestionsState definitions vary; however, in general, life-sustaining medical treatment is anything mechanical or artificial that sustains, restores, or substitutes for a vital body function and that would prolong the dying process for a terminally ill patient.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsAcupuncture can be used in conjunction with conventional western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments, or naturopathic prescriptions. It is important to inform your acupuncturist of all other treatments.
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