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Can a swollen pituitary gland be serious?
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Yes : An "swollen" pituitary gland could be serious and medically followed up by the appropriate specialist, usually an endocrinologist or neurosurgeon.
Answered 1/9/2015
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Swollen pituitary: It is not clear what is meant by a "swollen pituitary". Is there a nodule, tumor? How big? Are there hormonal disorders? The pituitary swells normally during pregnancy and in some other conditions. The pituitary needs to be evaluated by a pituitary MRI (not just any MRI) and read by an experienced radiologist.
Answered 7/25/2015
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