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Was My Surgery Successful?

Question: Is there a way to tell shortly after pituitary surgery if the surgery was successful? Also, how often should a patient be tested and with what tests after pituitary surgery? Answer: We can tell shortly after pituitary surgery whether a patient has been cured with considerable certainty. At our center we measure plasma and… Continue Reading

Swelling and Cushing’s

Question: Following surgery for Cushing’s, I have had a lot of swelling in my hands, feet and face. Is there anything that can be done to help this problem and is it anything to be concerned about? Answer: Swelling, or edema, may often accompany Cushing’s syndrome. Following surgical treatment of Cushing’s, some patients will continue… Continue Reading

Smell and Taste After Pituitary Surgery

Question: The surgical incision to remove my pituitary tumor was done along the upper gum line. How long will it take to regain my sense of smell and taste and how long will it take for the swelling to go down? Answer: The time it takes for recovering the sense of smell and taste after… Continue Reading… Continue Reading

Slow Cortisol Drop After Surgery

Question: I had surgery 3 weeks ago, and am experiencing a slow drop in cortisol, rather than an immediate drop. How often does this happen, how long does it take to drop, and does this influence the chances that I might recur? Answer: This is an important question. Most patients do have a rapid drop… Continue Reading

Post Surgery Pituitary Hormone Monitoring

Question: If only 25% of the pituitary gland remains after removal of a microadenoma for treatment of Cushing’s disease, is the gland still able to produce not only adequate amounts of hormone, but a normal amount as if the gland was intact? If so, does it take longer for the body to reach the optimal… Continue Reading