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If i have a pituary gland tumour should i be waiting all this time it could be getting bigger have been waiting to see endocrinologist for 3 months?
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Or it may be stable: The concern would be if it is causing endocrine dysfunction. Let the endocrinologist figure this out for you and treat you. If the tumor is small, it may not need to be surgically removed.
Answered 5/9/2014
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