Pituitary radiotherapy: current controversies.

Abstract

External beam radiotherapy has been used extensively in the management of patients with pituitary disease. However, in view of advances in the techniques of radiotherapy planning and administration, neurosurgery and pharmacological manipulation of the pituitary, there are a growing number of questions and controversies surrounding the current and future use of pituitary radiotherapy in the management of pituitary disease.

• Authors: Neil J L Gittoes
• Journal: Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM (Trends Endocrinol Metab) Vol. 16 Issue 9 Pg. 407-13 (Nov 2005) ISSN: 1043-2760 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16213744 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Topics

• Humans
• Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
• Pituitary Diseases (radiotherapy)
• Pituitary Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Radiation Injuries
• Radiotherapy (adverse effects, trends)