PITUITARY TUMOURS NEUROSURGERY
Abstract:
This paper is an introduction in surgical indications of the pituitary tumours, representing a therapeutic option with interest, both for endocrinologists and for neurosurgeons. We present an etiopathogenic classification of the pituitary adenomas and a few considerations concerning their evolution. In conclusion: the indication for surgery is based on the morphologic evolution of the tumour, as well as on the hormonal changes induced by the tumour growth.
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