Pituitary adenoma consistency affects postoperative hormone function: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tumor consistency recently emerged as a key factor in surgical planning for pituitary adenomas, but its impact on postoperative endocrine function is still unclear. Our study aimed to evaluate the impact of tumor consistency on the development of postoperative pituitary deficiencies.

Methods

Single-center, retrospective analysis of consecutive pituitary surgeries performed between January 2017 and January 2021 at Policlinico Umberto I in Rome. All patients underwent radiological and biochemical evaluations at baseline, and hormone assessments 3 and 6 months after pituitary surgery. Postoperative MRI studies were used to determine resection rates following surgery. Data on tumor consistency, macroscopic appearance, neurosurgical approach, and intraoperative complic

SUBMITTER: De Alcubierre D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10131333 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature