Multiple secreting microadenomas as a possible cause of selective transsphenoidal adenomectomy failure. Case report.
Approximately 10% to 20% of patients who undergo selective transsphenoidal removal of secreting microadenomas fail to achieve a cure. One of the possible causes of these failures is multiple adenomas. A case history is presented of two microadenomas within the same gland, and the multiplicity of pituitary adenomas is discussed.
D000238:Adenoma, Chromophobe / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*
D013006:Growth Hormone