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Do pituitary gland tumours grow bigger fast or does it take long time for it to get bigger my doctor made me wait 6 months nd am still waiting for mri?
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Growth varies: Many small pituitary gland tumors never grow in size, but if you develop headaches or visual disturbance,Don't wait to report this to your physician.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Pituitary tumors: These tumors are generally slow growing and rarely are malignant. As such it is not uncommon to them to be observed without treatment for a period of time. Often, an MRI is done 3-6 months after the initial diagnosis, and then every 6-12 months thereafter. It is always appropriate to discuss concerns about observation with a doctor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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