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Overview
In pituitary tumors with well-defined borders, surgery is the treatment of choice and can cure many cases. For situations in which surgery cannot completely remove the tumor, medication is the treatment of choice. The most effective medications are somatostatin analogs (such as ...[read article]
Treatment News for Gigantism
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Tests for Gigantism
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The growth hormone (GH) stimulation test measures the level of growth hormone (GH) in the blood after you receive medication that triggers the release of GH, such a... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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The growth hormone test measures the amount of growth hormone in the blood. More
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Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) Level Test
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
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Medical Procedures for Gigantism
Surgical Procedures for Gigantism
Prescribed Medications for Gigantism
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OCTREOTIDE (ok TREE oh tide) is used to reduce blood levels of growth hormone in patients with a condition called acromegaly. This medicine also reduces flushing an... More
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BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) comes from a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. This medicine is useful in treating menstrual and fertility problems and ... More
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PEGVISOMANT blocks growth hormone. It is used to treat acromegaly, a condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. More
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Cabergoline (ca BER goe leen) is used to treat high levels of prolactin. This is a hormone made by the body that affects things like the menstrual cycle, breast mil... More
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