Prognosis of Atypical Pituitary Adenomas

Tohoku University

Overview

Context: Pituitary adenoma is generally indolent, but an aggressive subtype called atypical adenoma has uncertain prognosis, and an unclear relationship between prognosis and morphology. Objective: This study investigated the prognostic factors of this tumor. Design: Retrospective analysis. Setting: University and associated hospitals.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pituitary Diseases

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 74 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * pituitary adenomas of more than 3 % of Ki67 labeling index surgically treated at Tohoku university and associated hospital Exclusion Criteria: * pituitary adenomas of less than 3 % of Ki-67 labeling index surgically treated at Tohoku university and associated hospital

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