Had transsphenoidal surgery last year to remove a pituitary tumor, but my latest MRI shows it's still there. What are my options now? Should I be worried about this?

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Is pituitary surgery safe and what would be the cost? Can my condition be treated with medicines or is surgery necessary? I'm worried about the risks and want to understand my options better

Ranges between 65k-1.5L inr from hsptl to hsptl.

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I've been diagnosed with a posterocentral extrusion at L45 with minimal caudal migration. The AP is 4, transverse is 7, and area is 28 SQ.MM at L45. I'm dealing with pain in my right thigh and backache from L45 down to S1. Wondering if rehab would work for me or if surgery is the better option. If surgery's needed, what's the success rate for my case?

physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition

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Can you suggest the best hospital for brain butterfly tumor surgery based on my MRI scan report

For brain butterfly tumor surgery, you should seek a top neurosurgeon with experience in brain tumor removal. Check hospitals like Nanavati or Leelavati in Mumbai for the best care.

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