[Nonfunctioning pituitary tumor--subunit, inactive hormone producing tumor].
Approximately 25-30% of the patients with pituitary adenomas were clinically non-functioning adenoma. Recent studies, using molecular biology techniques combined with culture of removed tumors, have revealed that most of these tumors synthesize glycoprotein hormones and/or their subunits. Recent progress and current diagnostic issues are discussed.
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Second Department of Internal Medicine, Chiba University School of Medicine.
Fujii
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015259:Dopamine Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000378:metabolism*; D037201:Follicle Stimulating Hormone, beta Subunit; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000601:surgery; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
D015259:Dopamine Agents; D037201:Follicle Stimulating Hormone, beta Subunit; D006023:Glycoproteins; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone