Pituitary Tumors Treatment
The pituitary gland is called the “main endocrine gland” and produces specific hormones that control the functioning of the entire human endocrine system. Adenomas are most often formed from cells of the anterior pituitary gland. They are usually well delimited and separated from the normal pituitary by a pseudo capsule of compacted tissue containing reticulin. In some cases, the borders of the adenoma are blurred and the tumour cells spread to the adjacent tissue of the gland.
The negative effect of pituitary adenomas on the body can be twofold. Firstly, they disrupt the formation of hormones in the pituitary gland, which leads to hormonal imbalance and causes endocrinological problems. Secondly, adenomas compress the pituitary gland and adjacent brain structures. Compression syndrome is manifested by headache, sometimes epileptic seizures, decreased visual acuity, as well as a violation of peripheral vision and eye movements.
Symptoms
If you notice the occurrence of the following symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor:
- Headache;
- Increased fatigue;
- Jumps in body weight;
- Decreased vision;
- Increased fatigue;
- Violation of the menstrual cycle;
- Decrease in libido;
- The appearance of papillomas and warts on the body;
- Enlarged lymph nodes;
- Gigantism or acromenia;
- Increased sweating.
Diagnostics
To make a correct diagnosis, the doctor uses the following research methods:
- Examination;
- Blood test;
- Radioimmunological analysis;
- Determining the number of hormones in the peripheral endocrine system;
- MRI or CT;
- Angiography of cerebral vessels;
- Radiography.
It is worth noting that the leading Israeli clinic employs real professionals in their field who have been identifying and treating pituitary pathologies for over 10 years. We use modern equipment and unique methods of therapy. Our medical staff provides patients with round-the-clock care and control. The wards of the department are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay of patients.
Treatment
In our clinic, qualified specialists use a combination therapy regimen, which involves surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Medication is used in some cases instead of or in addition to surgery. The patient is prescribed medications that block the production of excess hormones or make up for their deficiency. Radiation therapy is used in cases where one surgical operation is not enough or when it is contraindicated due to the patient’s state of health, doctors resort to radiation treatment. In addition to surgical intervention, the patient is prescribed a course of radiotherapy, designed for several weeks.