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CA Cancer J Clin 1983; 33:215-236
doi: 10.3322/canjclin.33.4.215
© 1983 American Cancer Society
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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Vol 33, 215-236, Copyright © 1983 by American Cancer Society

Pituitary Tumors: Diagnosis and Therapy

David M. Cook M.D.1

1 Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Clinical Nutrition in the School of Medicine of The Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.

The newer diagnostic methods for identifying pituitary tumors have been presented, along with a discussion of therapy. Not all the issues are clear, particularly those for prolactin-secreting tumors. Drug therapy may play an increasing role, especially dopamine agonists, which control either hGH or protactin secretion and can cause shrinkage of tumor tissue.






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