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152. Endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary adenomas: a series of 555 patients.
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Paluzzi A, Fernandez-Miranda JC, Tonya Stefko S, Challinor S, Snyderman CH, and Gardner PA
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- Female, Humans, Male, Prolactinoma surgery, Retrospective Studies, Adenoma surgery, Endoscopy methods, Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery
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Purpose: To report the results of a consecutive series of patients who underwent an endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) for resection of a pituitary adenoma and compare them to previous series of microscopic and endoscopic approaches., Methods: A retrospective review of clinical and radiographic outcomes of a consecutive series of patients operated at our center between 2002 and 2011 was performed., Results: 555 patients underwent an EEA for removal of a pituitary adenoma. The mean follow up was 3.1 years (range 3 months to 9.5 years); 36 were lost to follow up. Ninety-one (17.5%) harbored recurrent adenomas. An expanded approach to reach the supra-, para- and infra-sellar spaces was employed in 290 patients (55.9%). Reconstruction with a nasal septal flap was used in 238 cases (65.6%). The rate of gross total resection was 65.3% in the 359 patients with non-functioning adenomas. The remission rates with EEA alone were 82.5% in the 57 ACTH-secreting adenomas, 65.3% in the 49 GH-secreting adenomas and 54.7% in the 53 prolactinomas. Of the 237 patients presenting with visual loss, 190 (80.2%) improved or normalized, 41 (17.3%) remained unchanged and 4 (1.7%) experienced transient visual deterioration due to postoperative apoplexy. In addition, no patient without preexisting visual loss suffered new visual decline. The overall post-operative CSF leak rate was 5% and this decreased to 2.9% after the introduction of reconstruction with the naso-septal flap. Two patients (0.3%) had an ICA injury., Conclusions: The EEA is a safe and effective way to surgically approach pituitary adenomas, particularly in recurrent tumors, those with supra-sellar extension or cavernous sinus invasion. The remission and complication rates are comparable or favorable compared with those reported in previous series of microscopic and endoscopic approaches.
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- 2014
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153. Case report of sarcoma of the sella caused by postoperative radiotherapy for a prolactin-producing pituitary adenoma.
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Kurosaki M, Kambe A, Ishibashi M, Watanabe T, and Horie Y
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- Adult, Cell Transformation, Neoplastic, Fatal Outcome, Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous pathology, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Time Factors, Young Adult, Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms radiotherapy, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma radiotherapy, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant adverse effects
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We report a case of sarcomatous transformation of a prolactin (PRL)-producing pituitary adenoma in a 27-year-old man. He originally presented with bitemporal visual disturbance, headache, and hyperprolactinemia 8 years earlier. Tumor shrinkage was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during treatment with dopamine-receptor agonist. However, 3 years later transsphenoidal surgery had to be performed because of tumor re-growth. Histopathological examination revealed a PRL-producing adenoma with fibrotic changes. One year later, he presented with right-sided visual disturbance, and tumor re-growth was confirmed using MRI. He underwent transcranial surgery, followed by radiation therapy (50 Gy in 25 fractions). The histological and immunostaining features were similar in both specimens obtained from the two operations. Four years later, he presented with left-sided visual disturbance, and tumor re-growth was confirmed using MRI. The mass lesion dramatically increased in size within 2 months, and partial removal of the tumor by craniotomy was performed. The specimen was histologically diagnosed as malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH). Regardless of aggressive chemotherapy, his clinical symptoms and imaging findings worsened rapidly. He died 7 months after the diagnosis of MFH. Because patients with pituitary tumor undergoing radiotherapy face the possibility of developing such neoplasm, long-term follow-up is required.
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- 2014
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154. Demographic characteristics, presentations and treatment outcome of patients with prolactinoma.
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Malik S, Hussain SZ, Basit R, Idress N, Habib A, Zamant M, and Islam N
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- Adult, Cabergoline, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactin antagonists & inhibitors, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma complications, Prolactinoma surgery, Young Adult, Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Bromocriptine therapeutic use, Ergolines therapeutic use, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Prolactinoma drug therapy
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Background: Prolactinomas are the most common type of functional pituitary tumours. The objective of this study was to determine demographic profile of patients with prolactinomas, and to compare the outcomes in patients treated with Cabergoline versus those receiving Bromocriptine treatment., Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Endocrinology Section, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. We reviewed the medical record of 68 patients with prolactinoma. Data about demographic characteristics, clinical presentation and treatment were entered on a pre-designed pro forma., Results: Out of the total 68 patients, 36.8% were males and 63.2% were females, with a mean age of 34±10.7 years. The most frequent presenting complaint amongst the patients was of headache, present in 57.4% patients. Galactorrhea, amenorrhea and infertility were next highest reported symptoms. Results of the tumour size on initial MRI showed macroprolactinomas 52.9% (36), microprolactinomas in 33.8% (23), and giant prolactinomas in 13.3 % (9) patients. Decreasing trend of prolactin levels were also seen on follow up visits at 9 months and 12 months. Tumour size was decreased in 48.53% (33) patients and lesion completely disappeared in 16.18% (11) patients after 6 months of treatment and also almost similar trend in tumour size change was seen after one year. There was no significant difference between the two drugs in bringing prolactin to, normal range at each follow up duration., Conclusion: Most of the prolactinoma patients were females and the common the most frequent presenting complaint was headache. The decreasing trend of serum prolactin and tumour size reduction in patients was noted, suggesting the beneficial impact of medical therapy as it is the first line treatment modality in these patients.
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- 2014
155. Early manifestation of communicating hydrocephalus after fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for aggressive giant atypical prolactinoma.
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Ohtakara K, Ohe N, Iwama T, and Hoshi H
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- Dose Fractionation, Radiation, Humans, Hydrocephalus surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Hydrocephalus etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Radiosurgery adverse effects
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Aggressive giant invasive pituitary adenomas refractory to standard surgical or medical treatment remain a genuine challenge. In addition, communicating hydrocephalus (CH) attributed to malabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) developing after radiotherapy for pituitary adenomas has not been previously reported. Herein, we describe the case of a 48-year-old male presenting with a giant atypical prolactinoma refractory to previous therapies, including pharmacotherapy and repetitive surgery. He underwent image-guided fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy in 28 fractions, resulting in early manifestation of CH associated with undisputed, both radiological and hormonal response. He recovered well after a shunt placement, with otherwise favorable consequences such as sustained tumor regression, decreasing prolactin level, and retained visual function for a 22-month follow-up. Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy would provide a viable treatment alternative for these refractory cases, while caution should be exercised regarding the possibility of iatrogenic CH.
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- 2014
156. Van Wyk and Grumbach syndrome: two case reports and review of the published work.
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Zhang H, Geng N, Wang Y, Tian W, and Xue F
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- Child, Female, Humans, Hypothyroidism drug therapy, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Puberty, Precocious diagnosis, Syndrome, Thyroxine therapeutic use, Young Adult, Hypothyroidism diagnosis, Ovarian Cysts diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Thyrotropin blood
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Van Wyk and Grumbach syndrome is characterized by a long-standing history of hypothyroidism, high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, uni- or bilateral ovarian cysts, isosexual precocity and a delayed bone age. All of the features can be reversed with treatment of the underlying hypothyroidism. Here, we describe two cases of Van Wyk and Grumbach syndrome presenting with bilateral multicystic ovaries and enlargement of the pituitary gland. One patient suffered from ovarian cyst and hypophysoma resection, the other patient promptly responded to L-thyroxine with complete regression of the ovarian cyst and other symptoms., (© 2013 The Authors. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research © 2013 Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.)
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- 2014
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157. Determining the utility of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging for transsphenoidal surgery: a retrospective study.
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Coburger J, König R, Seitz K, Bäzner U, Wirtz CR, and Hlavac M
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cohort Studies, Data Interpretation, Statistical, Disease-Free Survival, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Kaplan-Meier Estimate, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm, Residual surgery, Pituitary Function Tests, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma surgery, Recovery of Function, Retrospective Studies, Survival Analysis, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Monitoring, Intraoperative methods, Neuronavigation methods, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Sphenoid Bone surgery
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Object: Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) provides updated information for neuronavigational purposes and assessments on the status of resection during transsphenoidal surgery (TSS). The high-field technique additionally provides information about vascular structures at risk and precise information about extrasellar residual tumor, making it readily available during the procedure. The imaging, however, extends the duration of surgery. To evaluate the benefit of this technique, the authors conducted a retrospective study to compare postoperative outcome and residual tumor in patients who underwent conventional microsurgical TSS with and without iMRI., Methods: A total of 143 patients were assessed. A cohort of 67 patients who had undergone surgery before introduction of iMRI was compared with 76 patients who had undergone surgery since iMRI became routine in TSS at the authors' institution. Residual tumor, complications, hormone dependency, biochemical remission rates, and improvement of vision were assessed at 6-month follow-up. A volumetric evaluation of residual tumor was performed in cases of parasellar tumor extension., Results: The majority of patients in both groups suffered from nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas. At the 6-month follow-up assessment, vision improved in 31% of patients who underwent iMRI-assisted surgery versus 23% in the conventional group. One instance of postoperative intrasellar bleeding was found in the conventional group. No major complications were found in the iMRI group. Minor complications were seen in 9% of patients in the iMRI group and in 5% of those in the conventional group. No differences between groups were found for hormone dependency and biochemical remission rates. Time of surgery was significantly lower in the conventional treatment group. Overall a residual tumor was found after surgery in 35% of the iMRI group, and 41% of the conventional surgery group harbored a residual tumor. Total resection was achieved as intended significantly more often in the iMRI group (91%) than in the conventional group (73%) (p < 0.034). Patients with a planned subtotal resection showed higher mean volumes of residual tumor in the conventional group. There was a significantly lower incidence of intrasellar tumor remnants in the iMRI group than in the conventional group. Progression-free survival after 30 months was higher according to Kaplan-Meier analysis with the use of iMRI, but a statistically significant difference could not be shown., Conclusions: The use of high-field iMRI leads to a significantly higher rate of complete resection. In parasellar tumors a lower residual volume and a significantly lower rate of intrasellar tumor remnants were shown with the technique. So far, long-term follow-up is limited for iMRI. However, after 2 years Kaplan-Meier analyses show a distinctly higher progression-free survival in the iMRI group. No significant benefit of iMRI was found for biochemical remission rates and improvement of vision. Even though the surgical time was longer with the adjunct use of iMRI, it did not increase the complication rate significantly. The authors therefore recommend routine use of high-field iMRI for pituitary surgery, if this technique is available at the particular center.
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- 2014
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158. Acute aseptic meningitis as the initial presentation of a macroprolactinoma.
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Boscolo M, Baleriaux D, Bakoto N, Corvilain B, and Devuyst F
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- Adult, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Blindness etiology, Cabergoline, Combined Modality Therapy, Ergolines therapeutic use, Fever etiology, Headache etiology, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Humans, Hydrocortisone therapeutic use, Hypophysectomy, Hypopituitarism drug therapy, Male, Meningitis, Aseptic diagnosis, Neoplasm Invasiveness, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma complications, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma surgery, Sella Turcica pathology, Third Ventricle pathology, Thyroxine therapeutic use, Hypopituitarism etiology, Meningitis, Aseptic etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Prolactinoma diagnosis
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Background: Meningitis is an uncommon complication of an untreated pituitary macroadenoma. Meningitis may occur in patients with macroadenomas who have undergone transsphenoidal surgery and radiotherapy and is usually associated with rhinorrhea. Less commonly, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea has been reported as a complication of treatment of prolactinomas by dopamine agonists. Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea in cases of untreated pituitary macroadenoma is reported only in isolated cases. Acute bacterial meningitis without rhinorrhea in patients with an untreated pituitary macroadenoma is an exceptional finding with only three previously reported cases., Case Presentation: A 31-year-old male was urgently admitted for headache, fever and visual loss. Neuroimaging disclosed an invasive pituitary lesion. Cerebrospinal fluid leakage was not clinically detected. Lumbar puncture showed acute meningitis. Blood tests revealed increased inflammatory markers, a serum prolactin of 9000 ng/ml (2.5-11 ng/ml) and panhypopituitarism. Intravenous antibiotics and hydrocortisone replacement therapy were initiated, leading to a favorable clinical outcome. An endoscopic transsphenoidal debulking procedure was performed, it showed that the sphenoid floor was destroyed and the sinus occluded by a massive tumor., Conclusions: Meningitis should be ruled out in patients with a pituitary mass who present with headache and increased inflammatory tests, even in the absence of rhinorrhea.
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- 2014
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159. Stroke associated with pituitary apoplexy in a giant prolactinoma: a case report.
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Navarro-Bonnet J, Martínez-Anda JJ, Balderrama-Soto A, Pérez-Reyes SP, Pérez-Neri I, and Portocarrero-Ortiz L
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- Adult, Humans, Male, Pituitary Apoplexy complications, Pituitary Apoplexy diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Prolactinoma complications, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Stroke diagnosis, Treatment Outcome, Pituitary Apoplexy surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Stroke etiology, Stroke surgery
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- 2014
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160. A case of prolactinoma with chordoma.
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Hattori Y, Tahara S, Ishii Y, Kitamura T, Inomoto C, Osamura RY, Teramoto A, and Morita A
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- Chordoma pathology, Chordoma surgery, Female, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurosurgical Procedures, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma surgery, Skull Base Neoplasms pathology, Skull Base Neoplasms surgery, Young Adult, Chordoma complications, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Prolactinoma complications, Skull Base Neoplasms complications
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- 2013
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161. Ischemic complications after pituitary surgery: a report of two cases.
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Gupta R, Sharma A, Vaishya R, and Tandon M
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- Adenoma surgery, Adult, Aged, Cerebral Hemorrhage etiology, Cerebral Hemorrhage therapy, Cerebral Infarction etiology, Female, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Humans, Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery pathology, Intraoperative Complications therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Brain Ischemia etiology, Neurosurgical Procedures adverse effects, Pituitary Gland surgery, Postoperative Complications therapy
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Background: Cerebral ischemic complications after pituitary surgery are not frequently reported. These vascular complications may be related to (1) direct trauma to the vessel wall, (2) compression of the internal carotid artery (ICA) due to pituitary apoplexy, (3) vasospasm secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage or vasoactive tumor extract, or (4) hypothalamic injury., Patients: We describe two cases where major vessel infarcts occurred after removal of pituitary tumor. One case has repeated episodes of thrombembolism probably due to a internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection triggered by minor intraoperative ICA injury during transsphenoidal excision. The other cases had a late-onset cerebral ischemia due vasospasm of middle cerebral artery after transcranial excision of a large pituitary tumor., Result: Both patients had a long hospital stay and were managed successfully with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs, aggressive supportive care in the intensive care unit, and rehabilitation., Conclusion: These cases highlight two different mechanisms of infarcts after pituitary surgery. The first case highlights the importance of ICA evaluation before surgery in elderly patients with risk factors, such as chronic smoking, hypertension, and atherosclerotic disease. Even minimal manipulation of the ICA can generate a cascade of thrombembolic events in such patients. The second case highlights the importance of observing the patient of a highly vascular giant pituitary adenoma in the hospital for a longer than usual time. Delayed vasospasm can occur like in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and have a good outcome if detected early and managed judiciously., (Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
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- 2013
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162. Management of prolactinomas during pregnancy.
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Witek P and Zieliński G
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- Female, Humans, Hyperprolactinemia drug therapy, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Pituitary Neoplasms metabolism, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic drug therapy, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic metabolism, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic pathology, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic surgery, Pregnancy Outcome, Prolactin blood, Prolactin metabolism, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma metabolism, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma surgery, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Treatment Outcome, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Pituitary Neoplasms therapy, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic therapy, Prolactinoma therapy
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Prolactinomas constitute approximately 40% of hormone-secreting pituitary tumors. In women the main clinical features are menstrual disorders and infertility. Successful treatment with dopamine agonists restores the normal function of the pituitary-gonadal axis, ovulation, and fertility. Adequate management of pregnant prolactinoma patients from the moment of conception is of particular importance for both the mother and the developing fetus. This review article presents current opinions on the course and management of pregnancies in patients with prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors. The introduction contains background information on clinical aspects of the condition, including prolactinoma treatment in women of reproductive age. Physiological changes in the pituitary during normal pregnancy are also described. The next part presents current knowledge on the effect of pregnancy on prolactinoma size, including especially the high risk of prolactinoma growth in patients with pituitary macroadenomas. Safety issues concerning the use of dopamine receptor agonists during pregnancy are also discussed, especially in terms of the risk of congenital defects in the fetus. Moreover, the article presents principles of prolactinoma management in pregnant patients, rare indications for surgical treatment during pregnancy, and the issues concerning pituitary tumor apoplexy in pregnant women, the last being a life-threatening condition. The final part of the article discusses the possible effects of pregnancy on hyperprolactinemia remission as well as on the issue of breastfeeding by mothers with prolactinoma.
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163. [Technical peculiarities of trans-sphenoidal surgical interventions for prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma].
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Vozniak OM
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Hypophysectomy instrumentation, Male, Prolactinoma pathology, Stereotaxic Techniques, Treatment Outcome, Hypophysectomy methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Sphenoid Bone surgery
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The results of treatment of 84 patients, operated on for prolactinoma, using transsphenoidal access, were analyzed. All the stages of transsphenoidal surgical treatment are depicted in details, beginning from the patient's position on operative table and distribution of the devices in operating room and up to performance of nasal tamponade. There was established the dependence of the surgical intervention radicalism from the tumor topographo-histological peculiarities and from the earlier conducted treatment as well.
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- 2013
164. Transsphenoidal microsurgical results of female patients with prolactinomas.
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Ikeda H, Watanabe K, Tominaga T, and Yoshimoto T
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- Adult, Cabergoline, Cavernous Sinus surgery, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Endoscopy methods, Ergolines therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Pregnancy, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma pathology, Retrospective Studies, Sphenoid Bone pathology, Treatment Outcome, Microsurgery methods, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Sphenoid Bone surgery
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Objective: We investigated surgical cure rate and surgical complications of patients with macroprolactinomas who desired pregnancy to evaluate the efficacy of transsphenoidal surgery., Methods: Surgical cure rate was investigated in 138 female patients who were under 40 years old., Results: We found a significant correlation between serum prolactin levels and adenoma volume (r=0.004; p<0.0001), adenoma volume and age (r=-0.213; p<0.03), and proliferative index of the adenoma and age (r=-0.15; p<0.007). Seventy-seven out of 81 patients with enclosed macroadenoma were considered cured, and therefore the overall surgical cure rate was 95%. However, during long-term follow-up, recurrence of adenomas with hyperprolactinemia was seen in 5 out of 81 patients (6%), and the long-term cure rate in patients with enclosed macroadenomas was 89%. Adenomas that did not invade the cavernous sinus showed a significantly higher surgical curability and lower serum prolactin levels, and a smaller size than those adenomas that invaded the cavernous sinus., Conclusions: The long-term surgical cure rate was found to be 89% and this success rate far surpasses the complication rate of 39% during pregnancy by dopamine agonist therapy. Thus, transsphenoidal surgery should be considered as a first-line treatment for female patients who desire pregnancy., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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165. Clinical features and analysis in 1385 Chinese patients with pituitary adenomas.
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Shao S and Li X
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- ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma pathology, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Acromegaly etiology, Adenoma metabolism, Adenoma surgery, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Asian People, Child, China epidemiology, Female, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human metabolism, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma pathology, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Humans, Male, Menstruation Disturbances etiology, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neurosurgical Procedures, Pituitary Neoplasms metabolism, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma surgery, Retrospective Studies, Sex Characteristics, Sex Factors, Young Adult, Adenoma pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology
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Aim: The prevalence of pituitary adenomas (PAs) is increasing as the development of imaging techniques. Few studies systematically documented the profile of these tumors in Chinese population. Our study is aimed to investigate the clinical features of PAs including the clinicopathologies, manifestations, and tumor recurrence., Methods: A retrospective analysis of clinic records of patients (median age, 39 years) with PAs was performed. A total of 1385 patients diagnosed and treated surgically at Tongji hospital, Hubei Province, China during the years 1987 through 2009 were identified that met our inclusion criteria and formed the study group., Results: The distribution of each PA subtype was nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) occupying 40.0% of the total subjects, pure prolactin-secreting (PRL+) adenomas 18.6%, mixed adenomas 14.4%, growth hormone-secreting (GH+) adenomas 6.0%, follicle-stimulating hormone/luteinizing hormone-secreting (FSH/LH+) adenomas 5.9%, adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting (ACTH+) adenomas 4.6%, and thyroid-stimulating hormone-secreting (TSH+) adenomas 0.6%. The most common initial symptoms were visual disturbances (N.=664), endocrine disturbances (N.=645), and headaches (N.=532). Patients who complained of endocrine disturbances mostly presented menstrual dysfunction in females whereas acromegaly in males. A total of 45 cases developed to recurrence, most of which occurred within 3 years after surgery. PRL+ adenoma showed the lowest frequency of recurrence (0.8%)., Conclusion: Most adenomas were secretory PAs, with prolactinomas being the most common subtype. Visual defects, endocrine disorders, and headaches were the most common symptoms. Patients with PRL+ adenoma had the lowest chance to undertake recurrence. More clinical care and research activities are needed to improve the outcome of these patients.
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166. [Multifocal osteonecrosis in long-term corticoid treatment secondary to panhypopituitarism: a case report].
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Ibáñez D, Martín MD, Rubio RÁ, and Muel C
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- Adult, Arthralgia etiology, Bone Transplantation, Decompression, Surgical, Female, Femur Head Necrosis chemically induced, Femur Head Necrosis surgery, Humans, Hydrocortisone administration & dosage, Hydrocortisone therapeutic use, Hypophysectomy adverse effects, Hypopituitarism etiology, Knee Joint surgery, Osteonecrosis surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Postoperative Complications etiology, Prolactinoma surgery, Hormone Replacement Therapy adverse effects, Hydrocortisone adverse effects, Hypopituitarism drug therapy, Osteonecrosis chemically induced, Postoperative Complications drug therapy
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- 2013
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167. Unusual cause of menorrhagia.
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Anwuzia-Iwegbu C and Akker S
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nasal Obstruction etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Tension-Type Headache etiology, Menorrhagia etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Prolactinoma complications
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- 2013
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168. [Visual outcome in patients with macroprolactinoma treated with dopamine agonists].
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Cuevas JL, Fernández V, Rojas D, Wohllk N, González O, and Torche E
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cabergoline, Child, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Prolactinoma surgery, Retrospective Studies, Visual Acuity, Visual Fields, Young Adult, Bromocriptine therapeutic use, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Ergolines therapeutic use, Prolactinoma complications, Vision Disorders drug therapy, Vision Disorders etiology
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Background: Dopamine agonists (DA) effectively reduce tumor size of macroprolactinomas, with the consequent improvement of eventual visual impairment., Aim: To study the visual outcomes in patients with macroprolactinoma treated with DA., Material and Methods: Retrospective cohort study which included patients with macroprolactinoma controlled at a Neuro-endocrinology and Neuro-ophthalmology Department between 1997 and 2011, and treated exclusively with DA (bromocriptine or cabergoline). Patients who were operated or had previous radiotherapy and those with an incomplete follow up, were excluded. We analyzed and compared the visual status before and after the beginning of DA treatment., Results: Thirty one patients aged 8 to 59 years, were included. Eighteen patients (58%) had visual impairment at the moment of diagnosis (group 1) and 13 had no alterations (group 2). Mean follow up was 36.5 months. Fifteen patients from group 1 (83%) had visual improvement, two remained stable (11 %) and one had a visual deterioration (6%). In group 2, only one non-compliant patient had a visual deterioration., Conclusions: DAs are effective in the management of neuro-ophthalmic complications associated to macroprolactinomas and should be considered as first choice therapy in these tumors.
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- 2013
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169. [Recurrent left sided sinusitis with hearing loss and occipital headache].
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v Bomhard A, Scheithauer M, Rettinger G, and Rotter N
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- Adult, Cabergoline, Diagnosis, Differential, Dopamine Antagonists therapeutic use, Epistaxis etiology, Ergolines therapeutic use, Headache Disorders, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Nasal Obstruction diagnosis, Nasal Obstruction etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma surgery, Sinusitis drug therapy, Tinnitus diagnosis, Tinnitus etiology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Hearing Loss, High-Frequency diagnosis, Hearing Loss, High-Frequency etiology, Hearing Loss, Sensorineural diagnosis, Hearing Loss, Sensorineural etiology, Hearing Loss, Unilateral diagnosis, Hearing Loss, Unilateral etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Sinusitis diagnosis, Sinusitis etiology
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170. Untethering of herniated left optic nerve after dopamine agonist treatment for giant prolactinoma.
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Gkekas N, Primikiris P, and Georgakoulias N
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- Blindness diagnosis, Blindness surgery, Craniotomy, Empty Sella Syndrome chemically induced, Empty Sella Syndrome diagnosis, Empty Sella Syndrome surgery, Encephalocele chemically induced, Encephalocele diagnosis, Encephalocele surgery, Frontal Lobe drug effects, Frontal Lobe pathology, Frontal Lobe surgery, Hernia diagnosis, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Neoplasm, Residual diagnosis, Neoplasm, Residual pathology, Nerve Compression Syndromes diagnosis, Nerve Compression Syndromes surgery, Nerve Degeneration chemically induced, Nerve Degeneration diagnosis, Nerve Degeneration surgery, Optic Chiasm pathology, Optic Chiasm surgery, Optic Nerve pathology, Optic Nerve surgery, Optic Nerve Diseases diagnosis, Optic Nerve Diseases surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Postoperative Complications diagnosis, Postoperative Complications pathology, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma surgery, Tissue Adhesions chemically induced, Tissue Adhesions diagnosis, Tissue Adhesions surgery, Blindness chemically induced, Dopamine Agonists adverse effects, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Hernia chemically induced, Nerve Compression Syndromes chemically induced, Optic Chiasm drug effects, Optic Nerve Diseases chemically induced, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Visual Fields drug effects
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171. Medically treated prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas: when should we operate?
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Vale FL, Deukmedjian AR, Hann S, Shah V, and Morrison AD
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- Adult, Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Bromocriptine therapeutic use, Cabergoline, Ergolines therapeutic use, Female, Hormone Antagonists therapeutic use, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Postmenopause, Premenopause, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prospective Studies, Retrospective Studies, Sphenoid Bone surgery, Time Factors, Treatment Failure, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery
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Background: The incidence of medical failure for prolactin (PRL)-secreting pituitary tumours is not well known. Object. The purpose of this study is to report clinical, radiographic and laboratory findings of PRL-secreting tumours that predict failed medical management., Methods: An analysis of 92 consecutive patients was performed that met the inclusion criteria. Decision for surgery was made based on failure of dopamine agonists to either control clinical symptoms and normalise hormonal level or diminish mass effect on follow-up evaluation., Results: Of the 92 patients treated, 14 patients (15%) required trans-nasal, trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery (TSS). One patient underwent surgery for repair of a skull defect and 13 patients (14%) required surgery after failed medical management. Higher initial PRL was statistically significant regarding the need for surgical intervention, but a persistently abnormal level after initiation of treatment was a more significant predictor (Fisher exact test, p = 0.005 vs. p < 0.001). Size was also a statistically significant factor (p = 0.014); macroadenomas had a relative risk of 9.27 (95% CI: 1.15-74.86) for needing surgery compared to microadenomas. In addition, macroadenomas with cavernous sinus (CS) extension and pre-operative visual field deficit demonstrated a strong tendency for surgical intervention., Conclusion: Medical management remains the most effective treatment option for prolactinomas. A partial hormonal response to medical management seems to be the most significant predictive factor but adenomas > 20 mm, visual field deficit and invasion of the CS may help predict the need for surgery. We suggest a minimum trial period (at least 8 weeks) of medical treatment prior to the consideration of surgery.
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172. Use of high-field intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging during endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for functioning pituitary microadenomas and small adenomas located in the intrasellar region.
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Tanei T, Nagatani T, Nakahara N, Watanabe T, Nishihata T, Nielsen ML, Takebayashi S, Hirano M, and Wakabayashi T
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- Adenoma diagnosis, Adult, Female, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm, Residual diagnosis, Neoplasm, Residual surgery, Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Prolactinoma surgery, Reoperation, Sella Turcica surgery, Adenoma surgery, Endoscopy methods, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Sphenoid Sinus surgery, Surgery, Computer-Assisted methods
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The usefulness of 1.5-T high-field intraoperative magnetic resonance (iMR) imaging during transsphenoidal surgery for functioning pituitary adenomas was retrospectively evaluated based on long-term endocrine remission from the records of 14 patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery with iMR imaging for functioning pituitary microadenomas and small adenomas located in the intrasellar region. The maximum tumor diameter was 9.3 ± 2.6 mm. Patients were diagnosed with acromegaly (n = 7), prolactinoma (n = 4), and Cushing's disease (n = 3). If iMR imaging detected tumor remnants after resection, the resection cavity was reexamined and further resection was performed. Postoperative endocrine follow-up period was mean 33.7 ± 13.3 months. Tumor remnants were detected after the first resection in seven patients. Further resection was performed in five of these patients, and three achieved long-term endocrine remission. As a result, the overall long-term endocrine remission rate was 78.5% (11/14), instead of the 57.1% (8/14) that would be expected if iMR imaging had not been performed. Long-term endocrine remission had a tendency to be associated with the absence of tumor remnants on the final iMR images, but this was not significant (p = 0.09). Long-term endocrine remission was associated with presence of tumor remnants in the cavernous sinus on the final iMR images (p = 0.03). High-field iMR imaging is useful for depicting tumor remnants after resection, and increased the long-term endocrine remission rate for patients with functioning pituitary microadenomas and small adenomas.
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173. Pathology quiz case 3: ectopic prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma.
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Ahmed S, Duong T, Wang MB, and Tsai V
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- Biopsy, Diagnosis, Differential, Endoscopy, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Nose Neoplasms pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactinoma pathology, Nose Neoplasms diagnosis, Nose Neoplasms surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma surgery
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174. Transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma: indications and outcomes.
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Dusek T, Melada A, Paladino J, and Kastelan D
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- Female, Humans, Male, Adenoma surgery, Endoscopy, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Pituitary Gland surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery
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- 2012
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175. Prolactinomas resistant to standard doses of cabergoline: a multicenter study of 92 patients.
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Vroonen L, Jaffrain-Rea ML, Petrossians P, Tamagno G, Chanson P, Vilar L, Borson-Chazot F, Naves LA, Brue T, Gatta B, Delemer B, Ciccarelli E, Beck-Peccoz P, Caron P, Daly AF, and Beckers A
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cabergoline, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Child, Drug Administration Schedule, Female, Humans, Hyperprolactinemia etiology, Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins genetics, Male, Middle Aged, Mutation, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms genetics, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma complications, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma genetics, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma surgery, Proto-Oncogene Proteins genetics, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Failure, Antineoplastic Agents administration & dosage, Drug Resistance, Neoplasm, Ergolines administration & dosage, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Prolactinoma drug therapy
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Background: Dopamine agonist resistance in prolactinoma is an infrequent phenomenon. Doses of cabergoline (CAB) of up to 2.0 mg/week are usually effective in controlling prolactin (PRL) secretion and reducing tumor size in prolactinomas. The clinical presentation, management, and outcome of patients that are not well controlled by such commonly used doses of CAB-resistant patients are poorly understood., Design and Methods: A multicenter retrospective study was designed to collect a large series of resistant prolactinoma patients, defined by uncontrolled hyperprolactinemia on CAB ≥2.0 mg weekly., Results: Ninety-two patients (50 F, 42 M) were analyzed. At diagnosis, most had macroprolactinomas (82.6%); males were significantly older than females (P=0.0003) and presented with a more aggressive disease. A genetic basis was identified in 12 patients. Thirty-six patients (39.1%) received only medical therapy, most underwent surgery (60.9%, including multiple interventions in 10.9%), and 14.1% received postoperative radiotherapy. Eight patients developed late CAB resistance (8.7%). The median maximal weekly dose of CAB (CAB(max/w)) was 3.5 mg (2.0-10.5). Despite a higher CAB(max/w) in patients treated with multimodal therapy (P=0.003 vs exclusive pharmacological treatment), a debulking effect of surgery was shown in 14 patients, with a higher rate of PRL control (P=0.006) and a significant reduction in CAB(max/w) (P=0.001) postoperatively. At last follow-up (median 88 months), PRL normalization and tumor disappearance were achieved in 28 and 19.9% of the patients respectively, with no significant sex-related difference observed in CAB(max/w) or disease control. Mortality was 4.8%, with four patients developing aggressive tumors (4.3%) and three a pituitary carcinoma (3.3%)., Conclusion: CAB-resistant prolactinomas remain a serious concern. Surgical debulking, newer therapeutic strategies, and early diagnosis of genetic forms could help to improve their outcome.
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176. Transsphenoidal surgery for microprolactinomas in women: results and prognosis.
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Tamasauskas A, Sinkunas K, Bunevicius A, Radziunas A, Skiriute D, and Deltuva VP
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Recurrence, Treatment Outcome, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Prolactinoma surgery
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Background: Long-term dopamine agonist (DA) therapy is recommended as a first-line approach for the management of microprolactinomas. However, DA therapy may be poorly tolerated by some patients, and therefore some patients continue to prefer surgery over DA therapy., Aim: The aim of our study was to evaluate factors associated with favorable outcomes after surgical treatment of microprolactinomas in women., Methods: Thirty-two women (mean age 31.0 ± 8.2 years) with confirmed microprolactinomas who were operated using transsphenoidal approach were included to the study. Twenty-two (61 %) women had previous DA therapy and ten (39 %) women preferred surgery as a first treatment. Mean follow-up was 4.2 ± 2.7 years. Surgery was considered to be effective and remission achieved if serum prolactin was normal without DA therapy and there were no signs of tumor re-growth on neuroimaging., Results: Nine (47.4 %) patients in whom remission was achieved did not receive preoperative DA therapy when compared to one (7.7 %) patient in whom remission was not achieved (p = 0.02). Remission after operation was achieved in nine out of ten (90 %) patients who did not receive DA therapy compared to ten out of 22 patients (45.5 %) who were treated with DAs (p = 0.01). The independent factor associated with good outcome following surgical treatment was no preoperative DA therapy (RR = 14.57 (1.43-148.1), p = 0.02). Surgical complications were permanent diabetes insipidus in two patients (6.3 %) and transient DI in five (15.6 %) patients., Conclusions: The main factor associated with favorable microprolactinoma surgery outcome in women was the absence of preoperative DA therapy.
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177. Medical versus surgical management of prolactinomas.
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Oh MC, Kunwar S, Blevins L, and Aghi MK
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- Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Postoperative Complications drug therapy, Postoperative Complications surgery, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma surgery, Radiosurgery methods, Pituitary Neoplasms therapy, Prolactinoma therapy
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Prolactinomas are the most common hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas, comprising 40% of all pituitary tumors. Prolactinomas present a unique challenge for clinicians, as these tumors are amenable to either medical or surgical treatments based on patients' comorbidities, tolerance to medical treatment, and the response of tumors to medical treatment. Rare prolactinomas that are unresponsive to either medical or surgical treatment modalities may be responsive to radiation therapy. This article reviews the recent advancements in the management of prolactinomas., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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178. What causes a prolactinoma to be aggressive or to become a pituitary carcinoma?
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Phillips J, East HE, French SE, Melcescu E, Hamilton RD, Nicholas WC, Fratkin JF, Parent AD, Luzardo G, and Koch CA
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- Adult, Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating therapeutic use, Cabergoline, Dacarbazine analogs & derivatives, Dacarbazine therapeutic use, Ergolines therapeutic use, Fatal Outcome, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma surgery, Radiosurgery, Sella Turcica pathology, Sella Turcica radiation effects, Sella Turcica surgery, Temozolomide, Pituitary Neoplasms etiology, Prolactinoma complications, Prolactinoma pathology
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Introduction: Malignant prolactinoma is an exceedingly rare endocrine tumor and cannot be diagnosed on histological grounds alone. Similarly to other neuroendocrine tumors such as pheochromocytoma, the mitoses index, Ki-67, p53, and others are utilized in helping understand whether a tumor is benign or malignant or to better predict tumor behavior. We here present the unusual case of an unfortunate young man with an aggressive prolactinoma, the complications of which led to his premature death., Case Report: A 25-year-old white man developed severe headaches, low energy, and decreased libido. A brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a 4 x 3 x 2 cm pituitary tumor invading the left cavernous sinus. Laboratory findings revealed elevated prolactin (470 ng/mL) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH, 82 pg/ml) and decreased total testosterone (176 ng/dl). Visual fields showed superior quadrantanopia in the left eye. Transsphenoidal pituitary resection was undertaken. Pathology revealed a prolactinoma with atypical cells, diffuse p53 nuclear labeling, and a Ki-67 index of 23% (high). Postoperatively, prolactin remained elevated (725-891 ng/ml) and cabergoline was increased to 1 mg three times weekly, with serum prolactin further increasing to 3507 ng/ml five months postoperatively. Repeat MRI revealed extension of the tumor with optic chiasm compression and left orbit invasion. Because of acute left vision loss with ophthalmoplegia, an urgent left frontotemporal craniotomy and tumor resection were conducted. The Ki-67 index of the tumor was 24.8%, the mitotic figure immunostain phosphohistone-H3 positive. Sixty percent (60%) of tumor cells were positive for p53. Cabergoline was increased to 1 mg daily but prolactin remained elevated (770 ng/ml). The patient then underwent proton beam radiation to the area of concern involving the sella. Prolactin thereafter improved to 44 ng/ml. He then developed acute vision loss of the right eye with an MRI showing tumor in the right cavernous sinus. A 15 mm dural-based right temporal mass believed to be a metastasis was also noted. Following this scan, he was considered too high risk for debulking surgery and instead underwent gamma knife irradiation to the sella area. This shrank the right cavernous sinus tumor mass, while the right temporal mass increased in size. The patient developed blindness and left-sided weakness and required enteral feeding and tracheostomy after prolonged intubation. A trial of chemotherapy with temozolomide (350 mg daily for 5 days) near the end of his life was unsuccessful. He died on home hospice 31 months after his first surgery., Conclusion: Headaches, vision changes, and symptoms of androgen deficiency syndrome can be manifestations of an aggressive prolactinoma that might require surgery and additional medical therapy including cabergoline and temozolomide with an unpredictable time of survival.
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179. Remarkable cystic expansion of microprolactinoma causing diabetes insipidus during pregnancy.
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Amano E, Nishiyama M, Iwasaki Y, Matsushima S, Oguri H, Fukuhara N, Nishioka H, Yamada S, Inoshita N, Fukaya T, and Terada Y
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pregnancy, Prolactinoma surgery, Diabetes Insipidus etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms complications, Pregnancy Complications etiology, Prolactinoma complications
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180. Endocrinological outcomes of pure endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery: a Croatian Referral Pituitary Center experience.
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Marić A, Kruljac I, Čerina V, Pećina HI, Šulentić P, and Vrkljan M
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- Adenoma pathology, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Confidence Intervals, Croatia, Feasibility Studies, Female, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma pathology, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Odds Ratio, Pituitary Gland pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactinoma pathology, Young Adult, Adenoma surgery, Endoscopy, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Pituitary Gland surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery
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Aim: To analyze early remission, complications, and pituitary function recovery after pure endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (PEETS), a novel method in pituitary adenoma treatment., Methods: Testing of all basal hormone values and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed preoperatively and postoperatively (postoperative MRI only in nonfunctioning adenomas) in 117 consecutive patients who underwent PEETS in the period between 2007 and 2010. The series consisted of 21 somatotroph adenomas, 61 prolactinomas, and 4 corticotroph and 31 nonfunctioning adenomas. Sixty-three were macroadenomas and 54 were microadenomas. Remission was defined as hormonal excess normalization on the seventh postoperative day in functioning adenomas and as normal MRI findings approximately four months postoperatively in nonfunctioning adenomas. The presence of hypogonadism, growth hormone deficiency, and hypothyroidism was assessed on the seventh postoperative day. Hypocortisolism was assessed through necessity for replacement therapy within 18 months postoperatively., Results: Remission was achieved in 84% of patients: in 100% of microadenoma and 70% of macroadenoma patients (P<0.001, odds ratio [OR], 28.16, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.61-491.36), respectively. Endocrinological complications occurred in 17.1% of patients: in 9% of microadenoma and 24% of macroadenoma patients (P=0.049, OR, 3.06; 95% CI, 1.03-9.08). Duration of empirical hydrocortisone replacement therapy was significantly shorter in microadenoma patients (P<0.001). Thirty-five percent of preoperatively present hormonal deficiencies improved after the surgery. Between tumor types there were no significant differences in remission, complications, and normal pituitary function recovery., Conclusion: Patients with microadenomas had higher remission and lower complication rates following PEETS, emphasizing the necessity for early detection and treatment of pituitary adenomas. PEETS is a discussion-worthy method for microprolactinoma treatment.
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181. Outcomes of transsphenoidal surgery in prolactinomas: improvement of hormonal control in dopamine agonist-resistant patients.
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Primeau V, Raftopoulos C, and Maiter D
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cohort Studies, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Hyperprolactinemia blood, Hyperprolactinemia etiology, Male, Middle Aged, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Retrospective Studies, Sphenoid Bone surgery, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Pituitary Neoplasms blood, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma blood, Prolactinoma surgery
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Context: Few studies have recently re-examined the efficacy of neurosurgery in prolactinoma patients operated for various indications., Objective: To analyze outcomes of patients with a prolactinoma treated by transsphenoidal surgery, to identify factors associated with remission and relapse, and to evaluate if surgical debulking allows for better hormonal control in patients with preoperative resistance to dopamine agonists (DAs)., Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients with a benign prolactinoma followed preoperatively and postoperatively in our department and treated by transsphenoidal surgery (n=63; 45 women; mean age: 31 ± 14 years)., Results: Postoperative remission was obtained in 63% of microprolactinomas, 60% of noninvasive macroprolactinomas, and none of the invasive macroprolactinomas. Better remission rate was independently predicted by lower diagnostic prolactin (PRL) levels and by the lack of abnormal postoperative residual tissue (P<0.05). A recurrence of hyperprolactinemia was observed in 34% of patients after a median follow-up period of 36 (7-164) months. In patients with preoperative DA resistance treated again after surgery, there was a significant reduction in PRL levels postoperatively (26 (6-687) ng/ml) vs preoperatively (70 (22-1514) ng/ml; P<0.01) under a lower DA dose, and about half of the patients had PRL normalization., Conclusions: Recurrence of hyperprolactinemia is observed in one-third of prolactinoma patients after surgical remission and may occur as late as 13 years after surgery. Resistance to DA can be considered as a good surgical indication, as partial tumor resection allows for better hormonal control with a lower dose of DAs.
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182. Endoscopic endonasal surgery in recurrent and residual pituitary adenomas after microscopic resection.
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Alahmadi H, Dehdashti AR, and Gentili F
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- ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Adult, Aged, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Humans, Hydrocortisone blood, Hydrocortisone urine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Microsurgery, Middle Aged, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Prolactinoma surgery, Recurrence, Treatment Outcome, Vision, Ocular physiology, Young Adult, Endoscopy methods, Nasal Cavity surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery
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Background: Despite the increasing interest in endoscopic techniques for pituitary surgery, little has been published on the endoscopic approach for recurrent and/or residual pituitary adenomas. We report the outcome of purely endoscopic endonasal surgery for a series of recurrent and/or residual pituitary tumors after a previous microscopic resection., Methods: We reviewed all of the patients in our institution who underwent endoscopic resection for recurrent and/or residual pituitary tumors after previous microscopic resection. All patients had clinical and magnetic resonance imaging follow-up of at least 3 months postoperatively. Careful attention was given to the operative reports documenting the degree of previous microscopic exposure. Our results were compared with published reports of surgery for recurrent and residual pituitary tumors., Results: Thirty-nine patients met our inclusion criteria. The mean follow-up was 21 months. Tumors were comprised of 19 nonfunctional, 10 adrenocorticotropic hormone, 9 growth hormone, and 1 prolactin-secreting adenoma. The endoscopic procedure revealed limited previous exposure of the sphenoidal and sellar structures in 30 cases (76%). Sphenoidotomy and sellar opening, in terms of working area and angle of view, were significantly restricted in 64% and 61% of the cases, respectively. Gross total removal was achieved in 46% of cases. Seventeen patients had frank cavernous sinus invasion., Conclusions: The restricted exposure of sphenoidal and sellar structures by the microscopic approach may be a contributing factor to incomplete tumor resection. The results observed in this setting make the endoscopic technique a valid option in recurrent and residual pituitary adenomas treated initially by microscopic surgery., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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183. Endoscopic transsphenoidal excision of a GH-PRL-secreting pituitary macroadenoma in a patient with McCune-Albright syndrome.
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Natarajan MS, Prabhu K, Chacko G, Rajaratnam S, and Chacko AG
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- Adult, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Endoscopy methods, Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic complications, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma surgery
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We describe an endoscopic transsphenoidal excision of a GH-PRL-secreting pituitary adenoma and remodeling of frontotemporal fibrous dysplasia in a patient with McCune-Albright syndrome. Sphenoid dysplasia rendered transsphenoidal surgery challenging, but a study of the radiological anatomy and good surgical planning made this feasible. Medical therapy and radiation was required for persistent acromegaly after surgery.
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184. A case of an ectopic prolactinoma.
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Simsir IY, Kocabas GU, Sahin SB, Erdogan M, Cetinkalp S, Saygili F, Yilmaz C, and Ozgen AG
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- Adult, Amenorrhea etiology, Female, Galactorrhea etiology, Humans, Hysterectomy, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma blood, Prolactinoma complications, Prolactinoma surgery, Uterine Neoplasms blood, Uterine Neoplasms complications, Uterine Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Uterine Neoplasms diagnosis
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A 34-year-old female presented to our clinic with a 1.5 year history of secondary amenorrhea and galactorrhea. Prolactin (PRL) level was found to be 151.89 ng/ml. Pituitary imaging was reported to be normal. An examination of the patient revealed that PRL level was still high so the dose of cabergoline was further increased and subsequently, bromocriptine was added to the treatment. There was no reduction in PRL levels in controls. A scanning was performed to look for an ectopic focus. Abdominal computerized tomography revealed a heterogenous mass lesion originating from the uterus. Octreotide scintigraphy was performed and we observed an involvement consistent with the mass in the uterus. The patient underwent abdominal total hysterectomy. PRL dropped to 0.4 ng/ml the next day after the operation. The pathology result was a low-grade malignant mesenchymal tumor. Prolactin was found to be immunohistochemically negative. However, galactorrhea disappeared postoperative and PRL levels are still low. Elevated levels of PRL, resistant to bromocriptine and cabergoline, rapidly returned to normal after hysterectomy, which obviously indicates that hyperprolactinemia was associated with the myoma of the uterus.
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185. Transsphenoidal surgery for a life-threatening prolactinoma apoplexy during pregnancy.
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Witek P, Zieliński G, Maksymowicz M, and Zgliczyński W
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- Adult, Critical Illness, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Pituitary Apoplexy drug therapy, Pituitary Apoplexy pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms drug therapy, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications drug therapy, Pregnancy Complications pathology, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma pathology, Sphenoid Bone surgery, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Pituitary Apoplexy surgery, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Pregnancy Complications surgery, Prolactinoma surgery
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Prolactinoma is the most common secreting pituitary adenoma. It is typically diagnosed in women of reproductive age and is common cause of infertility. Currently the treatment of choice is pharmacotherapy with dopamine agonists, whereas surgical treatment is reserved for a selected group of patients. Pituitary-tumor apoplexy is a rare, life-threatening condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The authors present the case of a 25-year-old woman with prolactinoma treated with dopamine agonist. In course of such a treatment the patient became pregnant. The bromocriptine was gradually withdrawn. In the 14th week of pregnancy she was admitted for symptoms suggesting pituitary tumor apoplexy. The treatment with bromocriptine was reinitiated. In the 20th week of pregnancy further deterioration of the patient's neurological condition and visual-field abnormalities were observed. The patient was qualified for surgical treatment - selective transsphenoidal adenomectomy. The successful surgery led to improvement of neurological condition. The early postoperative PRL level decreased significantly and hormonal function of the pituitary was preserved. The pregnancy ended in 38th week with a caesarean section. Endocrinological evaluation conducted after the uneventful delivery confirmed normal function of the pituitary. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) did not reveal tumor re-growth. The patient is kept under constant medical care. In this case study the authors discussed therapeutic management and reviewed literature regarding gestational pituitary-tumor apoplexy with particular emphasis on surgical treatment.
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186. Microsurgical management of prolactinomas - clinical and hormonal outcomes.
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Vivekanandan S and Nayak D
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- Female, Humans, Microsurgery methods, Pituitary Neoplasms metabolism, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactin metabolism, Prolactinoma metabolism, Prolactinoma surgery
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187. Intraoperative MRI for transphenoidal procedures: short-term outcome for 100 consecutive cases.
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Vitaz TW, Inkabi KE, and Carrubba CJ
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- ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma blood, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Adolescent, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone blood, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Magnetic Resonance Imaging instrumentation, Male, Middle Aged, Monitoring, Intraoperative methods, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma blood, Prolactinoma surgery, Prospective Studies, Surgery, Computer-Assisted instrumentation, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Sella Turcica surgery, Sphenoid Bone surgery, Surgery, Computer-Assisted methods
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Background: The majority of pituitary lesions are benign and can be cured with complete surgical resection. However, the transsphenoidal technique (the most common approach for pathology in this region) is limited by poor visualization and anatomical constraints. This can lead to incomplete tumor resection and thus increased recurrence rates. The use of iMRI during these procedures offers the advantage of radiographic confirmation during the procedure and may improve extent of resection. We reviewed our experience with this technology in 100 consecutive cases and compared the outcomes to published results., Methods: 100 patients were treated via transnasal transsphenoidal approach using the GE Signa SP 0.5Tesla (double doughnut design) iMRI system between July 2002 and August 2009 and followed prospectively. Intraoperative findings, imaging results, postoperative MRI and clinical outcome were evaluated to determine the extent of tumor resection, monitor for recurrence and determine outcome., Results: There were 100 patients studied, 81 macroadenomas, 9 microadenomas, and 10 other pathological diagnosis. The average extent of resection was 96% with gross total resection based on iMRI in 76 patients (76%). Four patients (4%) all with macroadenomas greater than 4 cm experienced major perioperative complications (hydrocephalus 2, thalamic infarct 1, major arterial bleeding 1), six patients (6%) developed post-operative CSF leaks, one patient (1%) had post-operative worsening of visual fields, and five patients (5%) had abdominal fat graft infections. Nine patients (9%) including five with known residual tumor required post-operative adjuvant treatment during the follow-up period secondary to either disease progression or failure to achieve endocrinological cure., Conclusions: iMRI-guided transsphenoidal pituitary surgery provides the surgeon with immediate radiographic feedback during the procedure and aides in overcoming the limitations in direct visualization during such procedures. As a result of this it may enable surgeons to perform such procedures with fewer complications and increased rate of gross total resection. However, the impact of this technology on long-term tumor control still needs to be determined with further follow-up., (Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier B.V.)
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188. [Prolactinoma treatment status in the cabergoline era].
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Watanabe S, Takano S, Akutsu H, Sato H, and Matsumura A
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Cabergoline, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Pregnancy, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma surgery, Treatment Outcome, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Ergolines therapeutic use, Pituitary Neoplasms therapy, Prolactinoma therapy
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The aim of our study is to report the most adequate therapy for prolactinoma in the cabergoline era. From 2003 to 2009, 27 patients with prolactinoma were treated at our hospital. Patients are categorized into 2 groups. The Cabergoline Group: Cabergoline was administered for 5 years and discontinued. Using this protocol, the case with normal prolactin level in addition to having no visible tumor more than 24 months after the discontinuation of cabergoline was judged as cured. The Operation Group: Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) was performed first. In the Cabergoline group, 12 cases were cured with 5 years cabergoline treatment (Cure) and 6 cases were not cured (Not cure). We compared the pretreatment prolactin level, the normalization of the serum level of prolactin, the degree of invasiveness on MRI, regression of the tumor during treatment on MRI, max dose of cabergoline, degree of pituitary hormone replacement, frequency of pregnancy, and follow up periods between the Cabergoline-cure group, the Cabergoline-not-cure group, and the Operation group. Normalization rate in serum level of prolactin and cure rate were 91% and 63% in the Cabergoline group. Pretreatment prolactine level and the frequency of tumor invasiveness on initial MRI were significantly higher in the Cabergoline-not-cure group compared to the Cabergoline-cure group. All of the five woman accompanied with pregnancy after the treatment belonged to the Cabergoline-cure group. In the Operation group, all 4 cases achieved normalization of serum prolactin level without visible tumor and with normal pituitary function. Cabergoline for prolactinoma is effective, but the cure rate by continuous usage of cabergoline for 5 years was 67%. The factors that cabergoline and / or TSS can cure prolactinoma are non-invasive tumor and prolactin level under 200 ng/mL at pretreatment.
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189. Radiation-induced ocular motor cranial nerve palsies in patients with pituitary tumor.
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Vaphiades MS, Spencer SA, Riley K, Francis C, Deitz L, and Kline LB
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- Adult, Diplopia etiology, Female, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma etiology, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma radiotherapy, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Paresis, Pituitary Neoplasms radiotherapy, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma radiotherapy, Prolactinoma surgery, Retrospective Studies, Oculomotor Nerve Diseases etiology, Pituitary Neoplasms etiology, Prolactinoma etiology, Radiotherapy adverse effects
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Background: Radiation therapy is often used in the treatment of pituitary tumor. Diplopia due to radiation damage to the ocular motor cranial nerves has been infrequently reported as a complication in this clinical setting., Methods: Retrospective case series of 6 patients (3 men and 3 women) with pituitary adenoma, all of whom developed diplopia following transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma with subsequent radiation therapy. None had evidence of tumor involvement of the cavernous sinus., Results: Five patients developed sixth nerve palsies, 3 unilateral and 2 bilateral, and in 1 patient, a sixth nerve palsy was preceded by a fourth cranial nerve palsy. One patient developed third nerve palsy. Five of the 6 patients had a growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumor with acromegaly. Following transsphenoidal surgery in all 6 patients (2 had 2 surgeries), 4 had 2 radiation treatments consisting of either radiosurgery (2 patients) or external beam radiation followed by radiosurgery (2 patients)., Conclusions: Patients with pituitary tumors treated multiple times with various forms of radiation therapy are at risk to sustain ocular motor cranial nerve injury. The prevalence of acromegalic patients in this study reflects an aggressive attempt to salvage patients with recalcitrant growth hormone elevation and may place the patient at a greater risk for ocular motor cranial nerve damage.
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190. Pituitary surgery for small prolactinomas as an alternative to treatment with dopamine agonists.
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Babey M, Sahli R, Vajtai I, Andres RH, and Seiler RW
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- Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Hyperprolactinemia blood, Hyperprolactinemia drug therapy, Hyperprolactinemia surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma blood, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma surgery
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Despite the fact that consensus guidelines recommend long-term dopamine agonist (DA) therapy as a first-line approach to the treatment of small prolactinoma, some patients continue to prefer a primary surgical approach. Concerns over potential adverse effects of long-term medical therapy and/or the desire to become pregnant and avoid long-term medication are often mentioned as reasons to pursue surgical removal. In this retrospective study, 34 consecutive patients (30 female, 4 male) preferably underwent primary pituitary surgery without prior DA treatment for small prolactinomas (microprolactinoma 1-10 mm, macroprolactinoma 11-20 mm) at the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Bern, Switzerland. At the time of diagnosis, 31 of 34 patients (91%) presented with symptoms. Patients with microprolactinomas had significantly lower preoperative prolactin (PRL) levels compared to patients with macroprolactinomas (median 143 μg/l vs. 340 μg/l). Ninety percent of symptomatic patients experienced significant improvement of their signs and symptoms upon surgery. The postoperative PRL levels (median 3.45 μg/l) returned to normal in 94% of patients with small prolactinomas. There was no mortality and no major morbidities. One patient suffered from hypogonadotropic hypogonadism after surgery despite postoperative normal PRL levels. Long-term remission was achieved in 22 of 24 patients (91%) with microprolactinomas, and in 8 of 10 patients (80%) with macroprolactinomas after a median follow-up period of 33.5 months. Patients with small prolactinomas can safely consider pituitary surgery in a specialized centre with good chance of long-term remission as an alternative to long-term DA therapy.
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191. A rare case of male breast ductal carcinoma in-situ associated with prolactinoma.
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Mallawaarachchi CM, Ivanova S, Shorthouse A, Shousha S, and Sinnett D
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- Breast Neoplasms, Male diagnostic imaging, Breast Neoplasms, Male surgery, Carcinoma in Situ diagnostic imaging, Carcinoma in Situ surgery, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma diagnostic imaging, Prolactinoma surgery, Ultrasonography, Breast Neoplasms, Male pathology, Carcinoma in Situ pathology, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactinoma pathology
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A case of ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) associated with prolactinoma in a male patient is described. A 56-year-old gentleman presented with lethargy and loss of libido. His prolactin at presentation was 3680 mU/l and an MRI scan of the head revealed a pituitary tumour suggestive of prolactinoma. Following 18 months of treatment with cabergoline, the prolactin level reduced to 914 mU/l. However, 3 years later he presented with blood stained nipple discharge, the cytology of which was negative for cancer. Ultrasound scan of his right breast revealed a single dilated mammary duct. Microdochectomy was performed. The histology revealed incompletely excised DCIS. There is increasing evidence of prolactinoma associated with breast cancer with or without DCIS in females. A review of the literature reveals only one previous case report of this association in males. This is the first case of pure DCIS preceded by prolactinoma in a male patient.
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192. Giant pituitary adenomas: pathologic-radiographic correlations and lack of role for p53 and MIB-1 labeling.
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Madsen H, Borges TM, Knox AJ, Michaelis KA, Xu M, Lillehei KO, Wierman ME, and Kleinschmidt-DeMasters BK
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- Adenoma chemistry, Adenoma diagnostic imaging, Adenoma genetics, Adenoma surgery, Adult, Aged, Cavernous Sinus pathology, Cell Proliferation, Female, Gene Expression Profiling methods, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Gonadotrophs chemistry, Gonadotrophs diagnostic imaging, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Ki-67 Antigen genetics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Mitotic Index, Neoplasm Invasiveness, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis, Pituitary Neoplasms chemistry, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Pituitary Neoplasms genetics, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma chemistry, Prolactinoma diagnostic imaging, Prolactinoma genetics, Prolactinoma surgery, RNA, Messenger analysis, Radiography, Retrospective Studies, Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, Skull Base pathology, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Tumor Burden, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 genetics, Adenoma pathology, Gonadotrophs pathology, Ki-67 Antigen analysis, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactinoma pathology, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 analysis
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Giant pituitary adenomas, with diameter ≥4 cm, were formerly considered rare and not surgically approachable. Few United States-based series exist. We reviewed our 10-year experience with these tumors and identified 17 patients, 11 male and 6 female, aged 27 to 65 years. Twelve of 17 cases were either gonadotroph or null cell adenomas and 5 were giant prolactinomas. By neuroimaging, all invaded the cavernous sinus(es) and tumors in 13 patients invaded the skull base. Despite massive size, only 5 showed apoplectic clinical and neuroimaging features. When present, this feature occasionally prompted preoperative consideration of craniopharyngioma. Transsphenoidal surgical excision was possible in all patients, with 3 undergoing planned second-stage reoperations and 2 requiring a second surgery for recurrence (both at 6-year intervals). Despite the aggressive features of massive size and cavernous sinus invasion, mitotic rates and immunohistochemistry (IHC) labeling for p53 and MIB-1, features alleged to be associated with atypical adenomas, were minimally increased. Absence of a role for TP53 and cell cycle markers was further verified on a subset of our cases by microarray and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analyses. Five giant gonadotroph adenomas were compared with 7 nonaggressive, nongiant gonadotroph cell adenomas, and no statistically significant changes in transcript levels of MIB-1 (MKI67) or TP53 were observed. A number of other genes, however, did show differential gene expression. In conclusion, most giant pituitary adenomas are gonadotroph cell adenomas or giant prolactinomas in men. Microarray profiling validates the IHC impression that MIB-1 and p53 IHC do not correlate with aggressive features in the most common type of giant adenoma.
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193. Management of prolactinomas: the fine print between the lines!
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Behari S
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- Growth Hormone metabolism, Humans, Pituitary Neoplasms metabolism, Prolactinoma metabolism, Treatment Outcome, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnosis, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactinoma diagnosis, Prolactinoma surgery
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194. Utility and safety of the flexible-fiber CO2 laser in endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery.
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Jayarao M, Devaiah AK, and Chin LS
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- ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma pathology, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Adult, Aged, Anesthesia, General, Endoscopy adverse effects, Female, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Laser Therapy adverse effects, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Neurosurgical Procedures adverse effects, Optical Fibers, Pituitary Hormones blood, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Postoperative Care, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Prolactinoma pathology, Prolactinoma surgery, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Young Adult, Endoscopy instrumentation, Laser Therapy instrumentation, Lasers, Gas, Neurosurgical Procedures instrumentation, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Sphenoid Bone surgery
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Background: This study sought to report on the utility and safety of the flexible-fiber CO2 laser in endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery., Methods: A retrospective chart review identified 16 patients who underwent laser-assisted transsphenoidal surgery. All tumor pathology types were considered. Results were assessed based on hormone status, tumor size, pathology, complications, and resection rates., Results: Sixteen pituitary lesions (pituitary adenomas, 12; Rathke cleft cyst, 2; pituitary cyst and craniopharyngioma, 1 each) with an average size of 22.7 mm were identified by radiographic and pathologic criteria. All patients underwent flexible-fiber CO2 laser-assisted endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery. Of the adenomas, 8 were nonsecreting and 4 were secreting (3 prolactinomas and 1 ACTH secreting). Gross total resection was achieved in 7 of 16 patients (43.75%) with hormone remission in all patients (100%) after a mean follow-up of 19.3 months. Postoperative complications occurred in 3 patients (18.75%): 2 patients developed transient diabetes insipidus (DI) and 1 developed a CSF leak requiring surgical repair. Five patients (31.25%) underwent postoperative radiation to the residual lesions., Conclusions: We found that CO2-laser-assisted endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for sellar tumors is a minimally invasive approach using a tool that is quick and effective at cutting and coagulation. The surgery has a low rate of complication, and no laser-related complications were encountered. The laser fiber allows the surgeon to safely cut and coagulate without the line-of-sight problems encountered with conventional CO2 lasers. Further studies are recommended to further define its role in endoscopic endonasal sellar surgery., (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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195. Microsurgical management of prolactinomas - clinical and hormonal outcome in a series of 172 cases.
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Sinha S, Sharma BS, and Mahapatra AK
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- Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Microsurgery methods, Pituitary Neoplasms metabolism, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Prolactin metabolism, Prolactinoma metabolism, Prolactinoma surgery
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Aims and Objectives: To report hormonal outcome after surgery in a special subgroup of prolactinomas in whom medical therapy is not effective or not indicated., Patients and Methods: All patients who underwent surgery for prolactinomas, between December 2002 and December 2009, were analyzed retrospectively. The study group consisted of patients who were either intolerant or noncompliant to dopamine agonist (DA) therapy or those in whom medical treatment could not be given due to various reasons. The surgical results were assessed according to whether patients had microadenoma (<1 cm diameter), macroadenoma (>1 cm diameter), or giant prolactinoma (>4 cm diameter). Initial and final hormonal remission was defined as normalization of serum prolactin levels (<25 ng/ml) at 7 days after surgery and at last follow up, respectively., Results: Of the 172 patients, 133 (77%) were operated by primary transsphenoidal approach and 25 (14.5%) were operated transcranially and 14 patients required reoperation, either transsphenoidally (6 patients) or transcranially (8 patients). Overall, at last follow-up, hormonal remission could be achieved in 44% patients (83% microadenomas, 48% macroadenomas, and 16% of giant adenomas). There were three deaths (1.7%), 12 patients (7%) had single/multiple postoperative treatable complications. 59% of those patients, who did not achieve remission after surgery, finally attained normoprolactinemia with either DA therapy or radiotherapy, at last follow-up., Conclusions: Medical treatment of prolactinomas with DA should be considered as treatment of choice for these tumors. However, there is a major subgroup of patients who respond better to surgery rather than protracted medical therapy.
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196. Transnasal trans-sphenoidal endoscopic repair of CSF leak secondary to invasive pituitary tumours using a nasoseptal flap.
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Thakur B, Jesurasa AR, Ross R, Carroll TA, Mirza S, and Sinha S
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- Adult, Aged, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Endoscopy, Humans, Male, Nasal Septum surgery, Neoplasm Invasiveness, Neurosurgical Procedures adverse effects, Pituitary Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Pituitary Neoplasms pathology, Prolactinoma diagnostic imaging, Prolactinoma pathology, Radiography, Sphenoid Bone diagnostic imaging, Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea surgery, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery, Postoperative Complications surgery, Prolactinoma surgery, Sphenoid Bone surgery, Surgical Flaps
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak following initiation of Dopamine agonist therapy for macroprolactinomas, although uncommon, has been described previously in the literature. Traditional management includes primary repair of the defect using either fat or fascia lata in conjunction with lumbar drain insertion. In this case series we outline two cases of CSF leak secondary to invasive pituitary tumour that were repaired successfully using a nasoseptal flap. We believe that this form of repair is effective and associated with minimal morbidity., (© Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010)
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197. Microscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary adenomectomy in the pediatric population.
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Tarapore PE, Sughrue ME, Blevins L, Auguste KI, Gupta N, and Kunwar S
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- Adolescent, Child, Cohort Studies, Female, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma surgery, Humans, Male, Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion surgery, Pituitary Function Tests, Postoperative Complications etiology, Prolactinoma surgery, Retrospective Studies, Sphenoid Sinus surgery, Adenoma surgery, Endoscopy methods, Microsurgery methods, Pituitary Neoplasms surgery
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Object: Pituitary adenomas are uncommon in childhood. Although medical treatment can be effective in treating prolactinomas and some growth hormone (GH)-secreting tumors, resection is indicated when visual function is affected or the side effects of medical therapy are intolerable. The authors of this report describe their 10-year experience in managing pituitary adenomas via the microscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach in a pediatric population., Methods: They performed a retrospective review of a surgical case series based at a single institution and consisting of 34 consecutive pediatric patients with endocrine-active (32 patients) and endocrine-inactive (2 patients) adenomas. These patients were surgically treated via an endonasal transsphenoidal approach between 1999 and 2008. Patient charts were reviewed, and clinical data were compiled and analyzed using the chi-square and Kaplan-Meier tests., Results: The patient cohort consisted of 20 girls and 14 boys, with ages ranging from 9 to 18 years and a median age of 16 years. Thirty-two patients (94%) underwent surgery for endocrine-active tumors, including 10 (29%) with Cushing disease, 21 (62%) with prolactinomas, and 1 (3%) with GH-secreting tumors. Two patients with nonsecreting adenomas underwent surgery for apoplexy. The mean tumor volume was 5.4 cm(3), and 13 patients (38%) had suprasellar extension and 7 (21%) had cavernous sinus invasion. Gross-total resection was achieved in 26 patients (76%), although it was significantly less likely to be achieved in the setting of cavernous sinus invasion (p < 0.001) but was unaffected by suprasellar extension. Residual tumor was treated with radiation therapy in 6 patients (18%). The average duration of hospital stay was 1.6 days. The median follow-up time was 18 months. After surgery, 19 patients (56%) had normal hormone function without adjuvant therapy, 8 (24%) had normal function with adjuvant therapy, and 5 (15%) had persistently elevated hormone levels. Patients with a macroprolactinoma were significantly more likely to require postoperative adjuvant therapy than were those with a microprolactinoma (p < 0.03)., Conclusions: Endonasal transsphenoidal resection is a safe, well-tolerated, and potentially curative treatment option for pituitary adenomas in children. Despite the technical challenges associated with this approach in the pediatric population, these tumors can be effectively managed with minimal morbidity. Endocrine function is usually preserved, and the majority of patients will not require lifelong medical therapy.
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198. Medical treatment of prolactinomas.
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Colao A and Savastano S
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- Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Humans, Hypogonadism drug therapy, Hypogonadism physiopathology, Hypogonadism radiotherapy, Hypogonadism surgery, Prolactin metabolism, Prolactinoma physiopathology, Prolactinoma radiotherapy, Prolactinoma surgery, Prolactinoma drug therapy
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Prolactinomas, the most prevalent type of neuroendocrine disease, account for approximately 40% of all pituitary adenomas. The most important clinical problems associated with prolactinomas are hypogonadism, infertility and hyposexuality. In patients with macroprolactinomas, mass effects, including visual field defects, headaches and neurological disturbances, can also occur. The objectives of therapy are normalization of prolactin levels, to restore eugonadism, and reduction of tumor mass, both of which can be achieved in the majority of patients by treatment with dopamine agonists. Given their association with minimal morbidity, these drugs currently represent the mainstay of treatment for prolactinomas. Novel data indicate that these agents can be successfully withdrawn in a subset of patients after normalization of prolactin levels and tumor disappearance, which suggests the possibility that medical therapy may not be required throughout life. Nevertheless, multimodal therapy that involves surgery, radiotherapy or both may be necessary in some cases, such as patients who are resistant to the effects of dopamine agonists or for those with atypical prolactinomas. This Review reports on efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy in patients with prolactinomas.
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199. Re.: Pituitary surgery for small prolactinomas as an alternative to treatment with dopamine agonists.
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Seftel AD
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- Female, Humans, Male, Dopamine Agonists therapeutic use, Prolactinoma drug therapy, Prolactinoma surgery
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200. Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors of transsphenoidal surgery for prolactinoma in men: a single-center experience with 87 consecutive cases.
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Qu X, Wang M, Wang G, Han T, Mou C, Han L, Jiang M, Qu Y, Zhang M, Pang Q, and Xu G
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prolactin blood, Prolactinoma blood, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Prolactinoma surgery
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Context Little systematic data on male prolactinomas treated with surgery are available. Objective To clarify the clinical features and confirm the efficacy of transsphenoidal surgery for male prolactinomas and predictive factors after initial surgery. Patients and methods This retrospective study included 87 male patients with prolactinoma treated by transsphenoidal surgery at an academic medical center. Hormonal and visual status, remission rates, and the rate of tumor relapse, as well as predictive factors, were evaluated. Results Postoperative initial remission was achieved in 52.9% of patients. The remission rate was markedly higher in microadenomas (83.3%) than in macroadenomas (44.9%). Logistic regression analysis showed that the predictive factors of the early negative outcomes were high preoperative prolactin (PRL) levels and tumor invasion. After a median follow-up of 45 months, the long-term remission rate was 42.5%, and relapse of hyperprolactinemia occurred in 19.6% of the cured patients. The 5-year recurrence-free survival was 78.2% (95% confidence interval, 62.3-88.1%). When surgery was followed by adjuvant treatment in uncured and recurrent patients, 78.8% of patients in the entire group in the absence of dopamine agonists obtained biochemical remission at the end of follow-up. Conclusion Transsphenoidal surgery is a viable treatment alternative for male prolactinomas. The remission rates of male patients with microadenomas and/or intrasellar macroprolactinomas by surgery alone remain excellent, and surgery followed by adjuvant therapy as necessary is required for optimizing management of male prolactinomas, especially for extrasellar macroprolactinomas. The early negative results are associated with preoperative PRL levels and tumor invasion.
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