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KMID : 0942820030020020071
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Journal of Korean Brain Tumor Society
2003 Volume.2 No. 2 p.71 ~ p.79
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Therapeutic Tactics for Giant Pituitary Adenoma
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Kim Hyung-Dong
Song Young-Jin
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Abstract
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Pituitary adenomas represent 7-17% of all intracranial tumors. Although they are benign histologically, these tumors are of clinical concern because of their anatomical location or excessive hormone secretion. Especially, pituitary adenomas may grow to considerable sizes before presentation, leading to their designation as giant pituitary adenomas. But the definition of ginat pituitary adenomas has not been clear and also these giant tumors have long been recognized as a formidable surgical lesion. The treatment modelity is still controversy for that formidable lesions. In this letter, the authors have reviewed related literatures, and present the definition, natures, anatomical considerations and various treatment modalities of giant pituitary adenoma, especially intentional stage operation with open sella method.
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KEYWORD
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Giant pituitary tumor, Treatment modalities, Intentional stage operation, Open sella method
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