Growth hormone replacement in patients with non-functioning pituitary adenoma treated solely by surgery is not associated with increased risk of tumour recurrence.

Background: Subjects with non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFAs) frequently develop growth hormone deficiency due to tumour expansion or as a consequence of tumour therapy. The safety of growth hormone replacement (GHR) in these individuals remains unclear. Objective: To assess the effect of GHR...

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Main Authors: Arnold, J, Arnold, D, Marland, A, Karavitaki, N, Wass, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008