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Is it possible to have a 3 mm pituitary tumor on the posterior lobe? it says that on the report and doesn't mention the anterior lobe at all.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: tumors can be found in both the anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary. If they didn't mention the anterior lobe specifically, it implies it is normal.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 8/5/2018

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