Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS AND MATERIALS: RESULTS:
Tumor growth control was achieved in 9 patients (82%); 2 patients had had continued tumor growth after radiosurgery. The ACTH levels decreased a median of 66% (range -99% to +27%); 4 patients had normal ACTH levels. Three patients had radiation-related complications, including diplopia (n = 2), ipsilateral blindness (n = 1), testosterone/ growth hormone deficiency (n = 1), and asymptomatic temporal lobe radiation necrosis (n = 1): all had received prior radiotherapy. One patient who had undergone three prior resections and radiotherapy died 59 months after radiosurgery despite two additional attempts at tumor resection. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Bruce E Pollock, William F Young Jr |
Journal | International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
(Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys)
Vol. 54
Issue 3
Pg. 839-41
(Nov 01 2002)
ISSN: 0360-3016 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12377337
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adenoma
(etiology, metabolism, surgery)
- Adrenalectomy
(adverse effects)
- Adult
- Aged
- Cushing Syndrome
(surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Nelson Syndrome
(etiology, surgery)
- Pituitary Neoplasms
(etiology, metabolism, surgery)
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