Pituitary macroadenomas in childhood and adolescence: a clinical analysis of 7 patients

Pituitary macroadenomas in childhood and adolescence: a clinical analysis of 7 patients

Abstract Background Pituitary adenomas (PPAs) are uncommon in childhood and adolescence, accounting for 2–6% of all intracranial neoplasms. Delayed puberty, growth retardation, galactorrhea and weight gain are common features at presentation in pediatric patients. Functional tumors constitute a vast...

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Main Authors: Cristina Aguilar-Riera, María Clemente, Núria González-Llorens, Eduard Mogas, Ariadna Campos-Martorell, Anna Fàbregas, Betina Biagetti, Elida Vázquez, Diego Yeste
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Macroadenoma
Child
Adolescent
Cabergoline
Transsphenoidal
Genetic analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40842-023-00153-6

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