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Pituitary Tumors
By Nick Leth and Rose Richter
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Did you know??
• Robert Wadlow was the tallest recorded man on earth at a height of 8 ft 11 in.
• His astounding height was the result of a pituitary tumor
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Genes
• Pituitary Tumor-Transforming Gene (PTTG)• Plays an important role in the cell cycle by helping
sister chromatids to separate during anaphase • A very large amount of PTTG causes aneuploidy
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Anatomy
• Located immediately under the hypothalamus
• Rests on the Pituitary fossa (sella turcica)
• Comprised of two lobes; anterior (adenohypohpysis) and posterior (neurohypophysis)
• The lobes are separated by an intermediate lobe
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Function
• This organ is part of the endocrine system• Once thought of as the “master gland” the
pituitary gland is actually controlled by the hypothalamus
• Sends many
hormones to
glands
throughout the
body
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Symptoms
• Headaches• Vision Problems• Visual Disturbances• Nausea• Vomiting
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Diagnosis
Doctors diagnose pituitary tumors in a number of ways.
1. Blood Tests• Blood tests are performed to test the blood for numerous
substances and properties.
2. Brain CAT scan• CAT scans combines x-ray equipment with computers to
take multiple pictures of the inside of the body. These pictures can be used to help doctors diagnose the patients.
3. Brain MRI• The MRI is a procedure that uses a powerful magnet
and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's organs, without using X-rays or other radiation.
4. Vision Tests
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Stages
There is no standard “staging system” for pituitary tumors. Once the tumor is found, tests are performed to see if the tumor has spread throughout the body. The size of pituitary tumors can range anywhere from the size of a pea to the size of a lime.
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Epidemiology and Prevalence
• 10%- 15% of all brain tumors are pituitary tumors; 20% in African Americans
• 25% have undiagnosed tumors• Women are generally diagnosed at ages 30-
40 and men at ages 40-50• Much more common in women
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Complications
• Cushing’s Disease- excess amounts of the hormone cortisol
• Acromegaly-excess of growth hormone• Gigantism and Dwarfism• Delayed menarche- Late start of menstruation • Hypothyroidism- The thyroid secretes less
than normal amounts of thyroid hormone• Diabetes insipidus- Different from diabetes
mellitus
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Prevention
There are no known ways to prevent pituitary cancer, but there are ways to lower your chances of getting any kind of cancer, and to kill it early if you do get cancer. Such methods include:
1. Know your family’s health history, and take note of any signs that could be a sign of cancer.
2. Eat well, and stay active.
3. Avoid extensive exposure to harmful substances such as chemicals and even the sun.
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Treatment
The method of treatment depends on the type and size of the tumor
• Observation and medication • Surgery
– Transphenoidal endoscopic tumor removal– Transcranial tumor removal
• Radiation Treatment– Stereotactic radiosurgery – External-beam radiation
• Hormone Therapy
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Awareness
Organizations devoted to cancer awareness:• The American Cancer Society• The Pituitary Network Association
Fund raisers devoted to cancer awareness:• Path to Progress • Ellie Savage Memorial Trust
Celebrity Spokespeople:• Katie Couric• Lance Armstrong• Stefanie Speilman
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