J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1990 Sep;19(8-9):1221-1230.

Surgical Experiences of Three Cases of Giant Pituitary Adenoma

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kosin Medical College, Pusan, Korea.

Abstract

Three cases of giant pituitray adenoma are reported. Two cases were operated by transsphenoidal approach and a case by transcranial approach. Transsphenoidal approach showed satisfactory results despite of marked suprasellar extension of tumors. We report rare giant pituitary adenomas with review of relevant literatures.

Keyword

Giant pituitary adenoma; Transsphenoidal approach

MeSH Terms

Adenoma
Pituitary Neoplasms*
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