Transsphenoidal microsurgery for Cushing’s disease: a consecutive series
Autor: | Knappe, UJ, Salbeck, R, Hans, V, Santen, R, Ritter, M, Mann, WA, Jaursch-Hancke, C, Feldkamp, J, Jaspers, C |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Zdroj: | 64. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC); 20130526-20130529; Düsseldorf; DOCMO.04.03 /20130521/ |
DOI: | 10.3205/13dgnc031 |
Popis: | Objective: The diagnosis of Cushing's disease (CD) is based on endocrinological parameters, with no single test being specific. MRI may fail to detect a pituitary tumor. Therefore, pituitary exploration during transsphenoidal surgery may be necessary. We report on our consecutive series of 50 patients[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL] 64. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC) |
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