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About this Condition: Pituitary Tumor
About Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary adenomas develop in the pituitary gland. The gland is located at the center of the skull base, between the sinus cavity and the brain. Though these are noncancerous, slow-growing tumors, they can invade other structures and become challenging to treat and cure.
Doctors estimate that 1 in 4 people may have a pituitary tumor without ever knowing. That said, some tumors do require treatment.
If treatment is needed, it generally involves surgery, radiation therapy, and drug therapy. We often recommend a combination of these treatments, based on the specific details discovered during diagnosis. You and your doctor work together to identify the best option for you, based on factors including:
- Size of the tumor
- Location of the tumor
- Whether the tumor produces a hormone
- Type of hormone the tumor produces
Clinical Trials for Pituitary Tumors
Clinical trials evaluate new approaches, devices, or medications in the treatment of pituitary tumors. Ask your doctor or clinical trials coordinator about available trials that may be additional options for your care.
To learn more about the clinical trials we offer, contact Maria Coburn at 650-736-9551.
Our Clinics
Stanford Neuroscience brings together top neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interventional neuroradiologists who work side-by-side to offer you truly comprehensive, coordinated care.
Our doctors are at the forefront of the latest tumor diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials options.
Our doctors are at the forefront of the latest tumor diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials options.
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