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Would an mri be able to show pituitary cancer?
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Yes: The most common pituitary tumor is an adenoma which is benign. Cancer is very rare in the pituitary gland.
Answered 3/4/2014
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Perhaps: Mri of the brain with contrast (gado) can show a pituitary tumor but it won't always distinguish cancer from benign tumor. You will need a biopsy (surgical) to fully confirm the diagnosis. Please discuss fully with your neurosurgeon.
Answered 11/27/2014
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