Loss of pituitary hormone function after stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas: mechanisms and management
Christina Abi Faraj, Ian E McCutcheon · 2026
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Description
Faraj and McCutcheon at MD Anderson review how radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas quietly erodes hormone function. Focused beams control leftover or returning tumors well. Hormone calm in secreting tumors, though, can lag years behind surgery. The review weighs how often it strikes, who is at risk, and shielding plans.
Gland failure strikes between a fifth and a half of treated patients. Damage lands on the hypothalamus, gland, or stalk, with axes failing in shifting order. Shortfalls may surface years later, so hormone checks must last for life. Sharper imaging cuts, careful dose tuning, and gland shifting reduce stray exposure.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Christina Abi Faraj, Ian E McCutcheon |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 69 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |