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Hypophysectomy Summary

Description: Surgical removal or destruction of the hypophysis, or pituitary gland. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Also Known As: Hypophysectomies

Networked: 1076 relevant articles (54 outcomes, 52 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Hypophysectomy is Relevant

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 10 outcomes 9 studies in 156 results
  2. Cushing Syndrome : 7 outcomes 2 studies in 42 results
  3. Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) : 5 outcomes 8 studies in 128 results
  4. Pain (Aches) : 5 outcomes 2 studies in 31 results
  5. Pituitary Neoplasms (Pituitary Adenoma) : 5 outcomes 1 study in 48 results
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Drugs Related to Hypophysectomy

  1. Hormones
  2. Prolactin
  3. Tamoxifen
  4. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
  5. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
  6. Estrogens (Estrogen)
  7. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
  8. Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)
  9. Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
  10. Insulin (Novolin)
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Therapies Related to Hypophysectomy

  1. Adrenalectomy
  2. Ovariectomy (Oophorectomy)
  3. Injections
  4. Pituitary Irradiation
  5. Decompression
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