Hypophysectomy : Definition, Precautions and Procedure
What is Hypophysectomy? A hypophysectomy is a surgical removal of the hypophysis. It is most often performed in cases of tumors, such as craniopharyngiomas. However, the surgery is also sometimes performed to treat other conditions, such as Cushing’s syndrome, pituitary adenoma, or Simmond’s disease. In neuroscience, it is applied to understand the functioning of the…
