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Cyst On Pituitary Gland And Migraines
The pituitary gland is a small organ located just beneath the base of the brain, between the two frontal lobes and directly above a cavity called the sphenoid sinus.
The pituitary gland's function is to receive messages from the brain about the need for a particular hormone, and to secrete either the hormone or the substances that cause the manufacture and release of the hormone.
Is the gland working properly?
Is it producing enough hormones?
What type of tests will you perform to determine hormone...
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Pituitary tumor
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A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland, the part of the brain that regulates the body's balance of hormones.Alternative... Read more »
Bartholin's Gland Cyst
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Your doctor will diagnose a Bartholin's cyst by looking at it. He or she can tell if the cyst is infected by the way it looks and your... Read more »
Pituitary infarction
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Pituitary infarction is the death of an area of tissue in the pituitary gland, a small gland joined to the hypothalamus (part of the brain). The... Read more »
Pituitary Tumors
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Your doctor will review your symptoms, medical history and current medications. This information is very important because certain medical conditions... Read more »
Cysts
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A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.ConsiderationsCysts may form within any tissue... Read more »
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