PITUITARY MACROADENOMA

[SHENAAZ]

Hi, my husband recently found out that the approx. size of the enhancing mass was 2.2cm in longitudinal extent, 1.9cm AP and approx. 1.6cm in transverse diameter.  The mass extended superiorly into the suprasellar cistern and was slightly lobulated in appearance at its superior surfance.  The pituatary stalk itself could not be demonstrated on the sequences and the cavernous sinuses were well demonstrated with normal appearances and without involvement with the cavernous sinus.  The scans through the pituatary gland region does reveal the mass positioned within the pituatary fossa which was intermediate signal intensity on the T1 study, high signal intensity on the T2 study and did enhance fairly intensely with contrast medium on the post Gadolinium studies.  The internal carotid artery was well demonstrated within the cavernous sinuses.  Pse. explain how big is this tumour.  What is the best treatment option.  Regards, SHENAAZ


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[texasrose947]

I have a pituitary tumor (macro) and am presently seeing physicians and having several tests, (endo, MRI, eye exams, etc.) - it has been so enlightening and helpful reading your conversations with SHENAAZ, as I ready myself for this surgery. I live in Texas and am being treated in Austin area.  I would like to know approximately how long it takes from the time of the surgery to when you actually feel well enough to carry on daily activities. (I am retired.)  I realize everyone is different.  I am a very positive person and active and if all goes well with me, would you say 3 weeks until I am up and around.  I have spoken with my endocrinologist and realize she will be following me for several weeks to months after my surgery.  

Jan 11, 2013 is the last post I see between you and Shenaaz.  How is her husband doing now and is he back to a 'normal' life.

Thank you,
Texas Rose

[rumpled]

Keep us posted. I hope you can find a doctor to do more testing. He should be sleeping - it is restorative.

[SHENAAZ]

Thats what I was also thinking.  Now that all doctors are back, I will schedule an appointment.

[rumpled]

Do you have the option of seeing another endo? After all, he had a large pituitary tumor removed - he needs monitoring and there may be other hormones that need replacement. I know growth hormone helped me sleep and that is often lost in surgery. Especially soon after surgery - it can take a while to get stable. Some do - some don't. I was a less stable person. LOL.

[SHENAAZ]

Thanks for your reply.  Cant understand the Endo, he gave no meds whatsoever for low T.  I then put my husband on herbal meds which we get here known as testoforte.  What do you suggest.

[rumpled]

Why only herbals? He has a known pituitary issue? The herbals may not be doing enough replacement.