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Can a swollen pituitary gland be serious?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes : An "swollen" pituitary gland could be serious and medically followed up by the appropriate specialist, usually an endocrinologist or neurosurgeon.

Dr Rhoads agreed

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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