Abstract
Outcome following radiation therapy for hormonally-active Cushing adenoma is reported. Conventional radiation using 20 to 30 grays improved mass and hormone level in 30 to 80% of the patient. Gamma-knife radiosurgery was at least as effective. These results are discussed in this review.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adenoma / complications
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Adenoma / pathology
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Adenoma / radiotherapy
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Adenoma / surgery*
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Cushing Syndrome / etiology
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Cushing Syndrome / surgery*
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Humans
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Hypophysectomy* / methods*
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Hypopituitarism / etiology
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / radiotherapy
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery*
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Neoplasm, Residual
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Pituitary Irradiation* / adverse effects
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Pituitary Neoplasms / complications
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Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology
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Pituitary Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*
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Radiosurgery* / adverse effects
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Remission Induction
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Reoperation
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Treatment Outcome