Which procedure involves excision of the pituitary gland through the sphenoid sinus without disturbing brain tissue?
A) Pituitarotomy
B) Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
C) Encephalectomy
D) Cephalotomy
E) Exophthalmometry

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The excision of the pituitary gland through the sphenoid sinus without disturbing brain tissue is called a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. This procedure is often used to treat pituitary tumors and involves entering the nasal cavity through the sphenoid sinus to gain access to the pituitary gland. Pituitarotomy (A) refers to a surgical incision made into the pituitary gland, while encephalectomy (C) involves the removal of brain tissue. Cephalotomy (D) and exophthalmometry (E) are unrelated procedures.

Which Procedure Involves Excision of the Pituitary Gland Through the Sphenoid