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Can you tell me how are tumors near and around the pituitary gland removed?
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Size: Hi. Depends on tumor size and location. Usually the transspenoidal approach is used. If transsphenoidal approach no doable, craniotomy is done (much more invasive).
Answered 7/3/2014
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