OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the initial results of a surgical team in the hormonal control of secreting pituitary adenomas.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In five years 51 functioning adenomas were operated (31 GH-secreting, 14 ACTH-secreting, 5 PRL-secreting and 1 TSH-secreting). Hormonal control was defined as GH < 2,5 ng/mL, normal free-urinary cortisol, lower prolactin and normal T3 and FT4.
RESULTS
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