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I have cushings. when i get surgery to get the pituitary tumor out how good a chance is it that i will have permanent remission?
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Depends: A good neurosurgeon experienced in pitutiary gland resection can have an 80-90% cure rate right out of the gate if the patient is well chosen. There is a recurrence rate of between 5-10% which is not necessarily dependent upon the skill of the surgeon. Most studies available show a clear positive correlation between the experience of the surgeon and the success rate in this procedure.
Answered 9/4/2014
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