The pituitary gland, nestled at the base of the skull, acts as the master regulator for hormone production in the body. It controls hormones that regulate stress, such as cortisol, thyroid function, reproductive function, growth, and even milk production. One of the most common tumors that grows in this area of the brain is called a pituitary adenoma.
Neurosurgeons of New Jersey is excited to announce a remarkable addition to the team at HMH JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Our distinguished Neuroendovascular Specialist Dr. Ahsan Sattar has joined the esteemed roster of healthcare professionals extending his expertise to serve patients in the Edison area.
Middle meningeal artery embolization MMA embolization, is a medical procedure used to treat cSDH (chronic subdural hematoma)
Even superheroes get hurt. Many times, this trauma is inflicted upon the brain or spine. Comic book heroes and villains have a unique ability to withstand extreme trauma to their central nervous system- they are super, after all.
Lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, can be used as a diagnostic tool for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), previously known a pseudotumor cerebri.
