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HYPOPHYSECTOMY - Coggle Diagram
HYPOPHYSECTOMY
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DIFINITION
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performed to treat tumors, especially craniopharyngioma tumors.
It is a risky procedure, with a long recovery time .The gland may be destroyed during surgery, leaving the endocrine system without regulation. If this happens, a person will require hormone replacement therapy.
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PROCEDURE
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To remove the pituitary gland through the nose, surgeons make an incision beneath the upper lip. They will then insert a speculum into the nasal cavity, and remove the pituitary tumor with forceps.
person will undergo blood tests, chest X-rays or an electrocardiogram to ensure that they are fit enough to have the anesthesia.
A newer method called stereotaxis involves using specialized instruments to destroy or remove tissue with pinpoint precision through tiny holes in the skull.
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REFERENCES
Jaffe ,CA (2006). Clinically non-functioning pituitary adenoma
Buchfelder,M Schlaffer S (2010). Pituitary surgery for Cushing's disease
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