Abstract
The newer diagnostic methods for identifying pituitary tumors have been presented, along with a discussion of therapy. Not all the issues are clear, particularly those for prolactin-secreting tumors. Drug therapy may play an increasing role, especially dopamine agonists, which control either hGH or prolactin secretion and can cause shrinkage of tumor tissue.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Craniopharyngioma / complications
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Craniopharyngioma / diagnosis
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Craniopharyngioma / therapy
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Female
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Hormone Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
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Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes / complications
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Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes / diagnosis
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Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes / therapy
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Pituitary Neoplasms / complications
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Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Pituitary Neoplasms / therapy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Vision Disorders / etiology