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Successful Treatment of Recurrent Lymphocytic Hypophysitis with Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy: A Single-Center Experience and Systematic Literature Review.
- Source :
- Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B. Skull Base; 2024 Supplement, Vol. 85, pS1-S398, 398p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article discusses the successful treatment of recurrent lymphocytic hypophysitis (LH) using fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT). LH is a rare autoimmune inflammation of the pituitary gland that can mimic pituitary adenomas. The authors conducted a systematic literature review and found that FSRT can be a viable alternative treatment for refractory cases of LH. The study included eight patients, and seven of them achieved a complete clinical response after one course of radiation. FSRT offers long-term disease control while minimizing radiation exposure to nearby critical structures. However, further studies are needed to determine the long-term effects, optimal dose planning, and patient selection criteria for FSRT. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21936331
- Volume :
- 85
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B. Skull Base
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175285566
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1779975