Neuroradiology
The UW Medicine Pituitary Program at Harborview offers state-of-the-art neuroradiology services to detect pituitary tumors.
Brain Surgery & Neuro-Oncology
Shunting
A shunt is a flexible tube that is surgically inserted in the operating room. A shunt redirects the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body where the fluid can be absorbed, usually to the abdominal cavity.
Skull Base Tumors
Tumors at the cranial base, or skull base tumors, require specialized operative techniques for approach, removal, and repair.
Pituitary Tumors
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is involved in the secretion of several hormones.
Pituitary Disorders
UW Medicine’s pituitary program is part of the UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute, a tertiary-care referral center.
Gliomas
Glioma is the general name for any tumor that arises from the supportive tissue of the brain and spinal cord. This supportive tissue helps keep the neurons (“thinking cells”) in place and functioning well.
Glioblastomas
Glioblastomas are grade IV tumors because they grow rapidly. They are also known as Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and Grade IV Astrocytoma tumors.
Brain Tumors
The neuro-oncology program of UW Medicine and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) provides the best possible patient-focused care for patients with brain or spinal cord tumors.
Treatments for Pituitary Tumors
Surgery for pituitary tumors can be performed through the nose, through an incision made under the upper lip or through the skull, called a craniotomy.
Meningiomas
Meningioma tumors arise from one of the layers of the meninges, the protective tissue covering the brain.