Stereotactic Radiosurgery with the CyberKnife for Pituitary Adenomas
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 157-163, 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-71871
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
In recent years, CyberKnife has emerged as an important treatment modality in the management of pituitary adenomas. Treatment results after performing CyberKnife and the complications of this procedure are reviewed.METHODS:
Twenty-six patients with pituitary adenomas received stereotactic radiosurgery with the CyberKnife (CKRS). The follow-up periods ranged from 7 months to 47 months (mean+/-SD 30+/-12.7 months). The patients consisted of 17 with non-functioning adenomas, 3 with prolactinomas and 6 with acromegaly. The change in the tumor volume, visual acuity, hormonal function, and complications by this therapy were analyzed in each case.RESULTS:
The tumor control rate was 92.3%. Hormonal function was improved in all of the 9 (100%) functioning adenomas. Hormonal normalization was observed in 4 of the 9 (44%) patients with a mean duration of 16 months. In two patients (7.6%), visual acuity worsened due to cystic enlargement of the tumor after CKRS. No other complications were observed.CONCLUSION:
CyberKnife is considered safe and effective in selected patients with pituitary adenomas. However, longer follow-up is required for a more complete assessment of late toxicity and treatment efficacy.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Hipofisárias
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Acromegalia
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Prolactinoma
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Acuidade Visual
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Adenoma
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Seguimentos
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Radiocirurgia
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Carga Tumoral
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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