Pituitary tumors exhibit a spectrum of biology, with variable growth and hormonal behaviors. They therefore provide an opportunity to examine pathogenetic mechanisms that underlie the neoplastic ...

In the relevant literature, PA (pituitary adenoma) and PitNET (pituitary neuroendocrine tumor) have been used interchangeably, and NFPA and NF-PitNET for non-functioning pituitary adenoma.

With the widespread use of computed tomography and MRI, the incidental discovery of pituitary incidentalomas ... or 'subclinically' functional tumor. Size and structure should be assessed ...

The gut microbiome has emerged as a potential factor in cancer pathogenesis, but its role in non-functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PitNETs) remains unclear ... generating raw tag ...

Tumor diameter ranged from 10 mm to 60 mm, with an average of 26.42 mm. (Figure 1) Figure 1. Brain CT showing areas of intra-tumor necrosis suggesting pituitary apoplexy on a pituitary macroadenoma ...

“Celebrating six years since my brain tumor removal at my favorite place on earth. #hallheaven,” Stafford, 35, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, April 17, sharing a selfie on the beac ...

Most of the times when patients with benign tumors like meningiomas undergo successful complete removal, will lead a healthy normal life. However long term follow-up with your neurosurgeon is a must.

In certain situations, treating the underlying causes, such as removing a tumor that may be pressing against the pituitary gland, can cure panhypopituitarism. However, in most cases, the hormone ...