Pituitary Tumors: Symptoms A tumor that forms in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized organ at the base of…
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (see Islet Cell Tumors)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Islet Cell Tumors (Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors) A tumor that forms in islet cells (hormone-making cells) of the pancreas. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may…
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Menopause: Tests The time of life when a woman’s ovaries stop producing hormones and menstrual periods stop. Natural menopause usually occurs around…
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Menopause: Treatments The time of life when a woman’s ovaries stop producing hormones and menstrual periods stop. Natural menopause usually occurs around…
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Male Breast Cancer: Treatments Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast in men. Most male breast cancer begins in cells lining…
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM): Treatments
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM): Treatments LAM, or lymphangioleiomyomatosis, is a rare lung disease that mostly affects women of childbearing age. In LAM, abnormal, muscle-like…
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Hypothyroidism: Treatments Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. Also called underactive thyroid.…
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Islet Cells (Islets of Langerhans) Groups of cells located in the pancreas that make hormones that help the body break down and…