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Diagnosed Pituitary Tumor, Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome. Have Cerebral Atrophy, Nerve Damage, Visual Impairment. Treatment Options?
I have been diagnosed with a benign pituitary tumor & secondary empty sella syndrome. I have cerebral atrophy, nerve damage, cloning in my right leh & my right side is weaker then my left. I also have visual impairment & am getting glaucoma from the pressure. Over the past several weeks I feel extremely drunk when I haven't been drinking this feeling continues all day. My doctors have been of no help so far & have no answers for me. Any ideas for me on what I should do & what is the cause?
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
Treatment options in this case generally depend on the intensity of the symptoms. In very small tumors, with slight hormonal problems, treatment is mainly symptomatic with hormone replacement therapy and management of other associated metabolic abnormalities. Very large tumors could cause pressure in the brain to rise, and would require at times surgery and radiation. the decision depends on severity of clinical symptoms. I suggest you consult a neurosurgeon. Kind regards
Treatment options in this case generally depend on the intensity of the symptoms. In very small tumors, with slight hormonal problems, treatment is mainly symptomatic with hormone replacement therapy and management of other associated metabolic abnormalities. Very large tumors could cause pressure in the brain to rise, and would require at times surgery and radiation. the decision depends on severity of clinical symptoms. I suggest you consult a neurosurgeon. Kind regards
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