Inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS): What to expect and self-care after your procedure - 12/2018

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Inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS): What to expect and self-care after your procedure

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Abstract

This handout explains a procedure called inferiof petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS). This procedure checks for a pituitary hormone in the group of veins on both sides of the head. The results of IPSS will tell your doctor if you have Cushing's disease (a pituitary tumor).

Author

Neurology-Neurosurgery

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2018

Revision Date

12/2018

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General Subject

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Cushing's Syndrome

Pituitary Hormones

Languages

English

Record ID

4697