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A member asked:

I have a piturty tumor which is 3mm away from my opic and pushing on the piturty could it be a problem?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: your pituitary function and size will need to be monitored. Some need surgery and medications.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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