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Cushings Disease Pituitary Tumors
Cushings syndrome is an endocrine disorder which occurs due to high levels of hormone, cortisol in the blood from a variety of causes. One of the causes for this is primary pituitary adenoma which causes Cushings disease. Pituitary adenomas are tumors that occur in the pituitary gland inside the human brain. These tumors account for about 10% of the intracranial neoplasms(over production of cells, i.e. tumor which are hard to control). These tumors often remain undiagnosed and only 6 to 24 percent of adults are detected with small pituitary tumors on autopsy.
Posted on September 18, 2007 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Heart Cancer Perilous Tumor Affecting Muscle Angiosarcoma
Cancer is a disease where cells cultivate, segregate and destroy contiguous tissues and often proliferates to other parts of the body. There are various types of cancer affecting brain, breast, skin, throat and heart. Cancer of the heart muscle called angiosarcoma is rarely found.
Posted on May 06, 2008 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Brain Cancer Symptoms Clumsiness Walking Difficulty Headache Weakness
Brain Cancer Symptoms are very critical to observe as most of these occur in other ailments also. Generally, brain cancer indicates abnormal growths of the brain cells. Brain tumor is not always cancerous. Only the malignant tumors take shape of a tumor. The growth of malignant tumors is very aggressive and it overpowers the healthy cells by capturing their nutrients. Tumor cells survive on the food of other cells while the healthy cells get less food.
Posted on May 27, 2008 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Acromegaly Enlargement Of Pituitary Glands
Acromegaly, in Greek, means enlargement (megalos meaning large) of the extremities ( akros meaning extreme). This medical condition occurs when a benign tumor called a pituitary adenoma (in the pituitary gland), derived from cells called somatotrophs, produces and secretes excess growth hormone (hGH). It usually affects middle-aged people. Because of its slow progression and hard to detect symptoms, usually it remains undetected during the early stages of the disease.
Cyberknife Radiation Technique Treats Pancreatic Cancer Patients With More Radiation In Local Areas
The treatment of recurring pancreatic cancer would now be effective as the five- year study to examine the effect of the CyberKnife on this treatment has finally ended with a positive result. Dr. Christopher Lominska , a resident in radiation medicine at the Lombardi Cancer Center this study has brought forward an acceptable safety profile to those patents of pancreatic cancer who are receiving radio-surgery.
Posted on September 26, 2008 | Related Articles | Linked From
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