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Pediatric silent corticotroph pituitary adenoma and role for proton therapy: case report.

Authors :
Prendergast N
Aldana PR
Rotondo RL
Torres-Santiago L
Beier AD
Source :
Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics [J Neurosurg Pediatr] 2019 Feb 01; Vol. 23 (2), pp. 214-218. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Nov 16.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Tumors involving the sella are commonly craniopharyngiomas, optic pathway gliomas, or pituitary adenomas. Functioning adenomas are expected, with prolactinomas topping the differential. The authors present the case of a silent corticotroph adenoma, which has not been described in the pediatric population, and they detail the use of proton therapy, which is also novel.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1933-0715
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30497138
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3171/2018.9.PEDS18107