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Brain mri showed tiny cyst on pituitary gland. said it was benign. does this need to be rescanned again ever?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Probably not: Various cysts can be seen thought out the body. This finding should not have to be re-explored unless you would have some problem causing persistent headache or symptoms of pituitary dysfunction.

Answered 11/16/2018

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A member asked:

Brain mri showed tiny cyst on pituitary gland. said it was benign. does this need to be rescanned again ever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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