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What is transsphenoidal surgery used to treat?
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Pituitary: Transsphenoidal surgery is used to treat tumors of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.
Answered 1/6/2013
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Skull base tumors : The sphenoid is a sinus (empty space surrounded by bone) located in the center of the head, at the base of the skull. Certain brain tumors, such as pituitary tumors, can be accessed through the sphenoid sinus via the nose.
Answered 2/13/2014
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