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Pituitary gland tumor treatment and conservative medications

Pituitary gland tumor treatment and conservative medications
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Overview

Type of care

Outpatient

Method

Non-surgical

About the offer

The treatment tactics of a pituitary tumor are determined individually for each patient by an endocrinologist and a neurosurgeon. They choose a therapeutic program based on the stage, the tumor size, the health condition, and the age. The patient is prescribed medications that stabilize hormone production as part of conservative treatment. In addition, medications are indicated for macroadenomas that cannot be surgically removed. The method is also used before the surgery to maintain pituitary functions. Some pituitary adenomas, such as prolactinoma, may decrease in size and stop the production of excess hormones when taking various drugs. They work so well that patients may not even need surgery. For example, the drug Cabergoline not only helps to reduce tumor formation but also normalizes the hormonal background of the body. As a result, men are recovering their potency and libido. And women may become pregnant against the backdrop of Cabergoline treatment. Taking medications continues for a long time — at least two years. As a rule, therapy has few side effects and is well tolerated by patients. However, about 10% of tumors do not respond to treatment, even with high doses of dopamine agonists. In particular, tumors that secrete growth hormones do not respond well to pills, so surgery is used to treat them.

What’s included

Medical service

Examination
  • clinical history-taking
  • medical records review
  • physical examination
  • consultation with a neurosurgeon
  • consultation with an endocrinologist
Laboratory tests
  • complete blood count (CBC)
  • biochemical analysis of blood (kidney and liver function tests, electrolytes, lipid panel)
  • hormone testing
  • inflammation blood tests
  • urinalysis
Diagnosis
  • neurological examination
  • MRI scan of the head
Treatment
  • 1st course of specific conservative (drug) therapy for pituitary gland tumor
  • symptomatic treatment
Other
  • cost of hormonal drugs
  • cost of essential medicines
  • cost of essential materials
  • nursing service
  • discharge medical records
  • further recommendations

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The offer is designed for 5 days.

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The offer is eligible for both adults and kids.

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