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Can pituitary adenoma kill you?

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ADR Oma: Usually consider slow growing and no immediate mortality.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2016

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Dr. Soren Singel answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Yes: Hemorrhage or necrosis into the tumor can be fatal. This is usually an indirect effect from hormone deficiency. With hormone replacement fatality is rare.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2016

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