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Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:43 am
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:43 am
can you shed some insight on a pituitary aneurysm? Is it like a brain aneurysm or is it so named because its in the area of the pituitary gland? How dangerous is it? how do you treat/resolve it? TIA
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:46 am to tigerinthebueche
the pituitary is in the brain, first off.
It is mostly responsible for the release of hormone and hormone regulators/precursors
as far as treatment, I have no idea
yes and yes
It is mostly responsible for the release of hormone and hormone regulators/precursors
as far as treatment, I have no idea
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Is it like a brain aneurysm or is it so named because its in the area of the pituitary gland?
yes and yes
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 8:47 am
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:46 am to tigerinthebueche
I would think any aneurysm would need surgery? Friend of mine died from a brain aneurysm at 23 about 11-12 years ago. Scary
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:49 am to LSUSoulja08
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Endoscopic pituitary surgery, also called transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery, is the most common surgery used to remove pituitary tumors. The pituitary gland is located at the bottom of your brain and above the inside of your nose. It is responsible for regulating most of your body's hormones, the chemical messengers that travel through your blood.
could probably go in surgically using this method to fix the problem
from Johns Hopkins
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 8:49 am
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:51 am to LSUSoulja08
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the pituitary is in the brain, first off.
It is mostly responsible for the release of hormone and hormone regulators/precursors
yes I'm aware of all of this. I took biology in high school too.
I'm asking because I'm curious as to if its as dangerous as a BA or if its something different altogether.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:52 am to LSUSoulja08
Thanks Soulja08 
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:06 am to tigerinthebueche
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yes I'm aware of all of this. I took biology in high school too
well you seemed to think it could be different than the brain, so I wanted to make sure.
I've haven't come across many cases of BA's in the hypophysial area. As far as I know, it is not necessarily more dangerous than an aneurysm in another part of the brain. There very well could be an effect on hormone production/regulation, which is why I mentioned it above, but I couldn't say without actually seeing the patient. very interesting scenario
wishing all the best
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:20 am to LSUSoulja08
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the patient.
my 80YO father. they did a CT scan of his sinuses because he has been having a continuous sinus drip. They told him it looks like a PA but didn't seem to have a sense of urgency about it. Thats what has me confused. IMO, finding a BA would be somewhat urgent. But if this is different, that would explain their casual approach.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:22 am to tigerinthebueche
it's more likely due to his age, without knowing his medical history
if it isn't causing any serious deficits, they'll leave it alone. Surgery on an 80 year old will always try to be avoided.
if it isn't causing any serious deficits, they'll leave it alone. Surgery on an 80 year old will always try to be avoided.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:23 am to tigerinthebueche
Casual approach because he is 80. I mean something is bound to take him out soon. They probably figure this is his calling
Wait that sounds bad. Too early for that. Sending good vibes your way
Wait that sounds bad. Too early for that. Sending good vibes your way
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 9:24 am
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:27 am to LSUSoulja08
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Surgery on an 80 year old will always try to be avoided.
i can understand that. So a BA is something that a person can live with? I thought it was a death sentence?
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:29 am to SuperSaint
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I know. And I keep telling myself that no one lives forever, but I just can't imagine anything happening to him. Although its inevitable.
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I mean something is bound to take him out soon.
I know. And I keep telling myself that no one lives forever, but I just can't imagine anything happening to him. Although its inevitable.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:33 am to tigerinthebueche
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So a BA is something that a person can live with?
yeah. A BA is a bulge in a blood vessel. Think like when a bugle forms in a running water hose if it has a weak spot. The water is still running fine through the hose, the problem is when the hose finally splits.
Death usually occurs when the aneurysm bursts, leading to brain damage, blood loss, and decreased oxygen to the brain.
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 9:34 am
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:38 am to DrinkDrankDrunk
no tumor that anyone has spoken of. Just a potential PA. Dad doesn't have any symptoms of anything other than a runny nose for the last year. no nausea, vomiting, headaches, vision problmes, etc. Hes actually in pretty good shape for his age. Lots of energy, etc.
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