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Is it common for pituitary tumors to return later after they have been removed? if so what is the recurrence rate? what do doctors typically do about it the second time?
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It's stated that about 16% of pituitary tumors recur within 10 years. Treatment, if deemed advisable, for these recurrent tumors can be surgery or radiation.
Answered 9/6/2023
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