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Is my pituitary tumor growing again? i have had three pituitary tumors removed. two were removed transphinoidally and one by gamma knife. they were all about 3 years apart. the third surgery was about 4 years ago. at my last eye exam the dr. told me m
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Without : Without examining you, reviewing your records and your recent imaging, it's impossible to say whether your tumor is growing again. It sounds as though you have very thorough doctors taking care of you and i'm sure they will tell you what they think as soon as they can. I'm so sorry that you have to deal with the stress of waiting. I hope the final answer for you is a good one!
Answered 10/3/2016
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You would need : More workup with imaging, and possibly blood tests and a visual field test to find out.
Answered 9/30/2013
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