Estimating Risk of Pituitary Apoplexy after Resection of Giant Pituitary Adenomas.

ABSTRACT: Background  Pituitary apoplexy after resection of giant pituitary adenomas is a rare but often cited morbidity associated with devastating outcomes. It presents as hemorrhage and/or infarction of residual tumor in the postoperative period. Because of its rarity, its incidence and consequences remain ill defined. Objective  The aim of this study is to estimate the rate of postoperative pituitary apoplexy after resection of giant pituitary adenomas and assess the morbidity and mortality associated with apoplexy. Methods  A systematic review of literature was performed to examine extent of resection in giant pituitary adenomas based on surgical approach, rate of postoperative apoplexy, morbidities, and mortality. Advantages and disadvantages of each approach were compared

SUBMITTER: Butterfield JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9272256 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature