Evaluation of 68Ga-DOTATATE uptake at the pituitary region and the biochemical response to somatostatin analogs in acromegaly
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DOI: 10.1007/s40618-021-01523-6
Abstract: Acromegaly is associated with many comorbidities and increased mortality. The first-line treatment is transsphenoidal surgery. However, many patients also need adjuvant drug treatment after surgery. Somatostatin analog (SSA), which suppresses GH secretion by somatotrophs by… read more here.
Keywords: response; treatment; dotatate uptake; pituitary region ... See more keywords
Adding T2-Weighted Images to FAST1 Protocol to Evaluate the Anatomy of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Region
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DOI: 10.1159/000524032
Abstract: Introduction: Ectopic posterior pituitary (EPP) is a malformation of the hypothalamic-pituitary region presented as a spectrum from isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD) to multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies (MPHDs). Our goal was to establish whether the… read more here.
Keywords: pituitary region; fast1 protocol; anatomy; hypothalamic pituitary ... See more keywords
Evolution in endoscopic endonasal approach for the management of hypothalamic–pituitary region metastasis: A single-institution experience
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.975738
Abstract: Introduction Endonasal endoscopic surgery has changed the treatment perspectives for different lesions of the hypothalamic–pituitary region. The metastases of the hypothalamic–pituitary region represent 0.4% of all intracranial metastatic tumors and account for only 1.8% of… read more here.
Keywords: hypothalamic pituitary; endoscopic endonasal; pituitary region; endonasal approach ... See more keywords