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Pituitary Macroadenoma

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Dr. Joseph Buwembo

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Dr. Chris Ekong
Dr. Fred Gentili


Case 3

Age: 80

Sex: Male

History: Headaches and poor vision. Past history of cardiac block and requires a pacemaker. Normal hormonal levels.


Pre-op Images

MRI of brain showing pituitary lesion.


MRA of brain showing no aneurysm.


Treatment - March16, 2001

Transsphenoidal excision of pituitary adenoma done using stealth station and c-arm. Vision is better. Patient was in hospital for 3 days.


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