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pituitary tumor

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Nassim Abi Chahine, MD - General Neurosurgery

Beirut - Lebanon

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pituitary tumor

by Dolly30, Aug 16, 2009 11:06AM

I had a pituitary tumor removed in 2005 and i have been having alot of health problems the past 18 months I finally convinced my doctor to start tests for the pituitary tumor again the results show suspicious residual pituitary tumor.I am concerned as to where we go next.I am being referred to the nuero surgen
Thanks Irish

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by Nassim Abi Chahine, MD

, Sep 02, 2009 04:43PM

generally endocrynologist should follow up you for whole your life after a pituitary tumor removal. dont panic. do all exams and if a residual tumor needs removal so you should simply remove
take care
Dr Nassim

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