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Journey to the center of the skull

After leaving the nasal cavity, you emerge at the site of the pituitary gland, deep inside the skull and roughly halfway between the ears. The pituitary gland is a common location for tumors that are usually not cancerous, but can still be dangerous. The reason: These tumors can disrupt the all-important release of hormones by the various glands controlled by the pituitary gland...

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