External beam radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas

Jason P Sheehan; Zhiyuan Xu; Mark J Lobo

doi:10.1016/j.nec.2012.06.011

External beam radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2012 Oct;23(4):571-86. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2012.06.011. Epub 2012 Aug 14.

Authors

Jason P Sheehan¹, Zhiyuan Xu, Mark J Lobo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. jsheehan@virginia.edu

PMID: 23040744
DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2012.06.011

Abstract

This article discusses contemporary use of external beam radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenoma patients. Specific techniques are discussed. In addition, indications and outcomes, including complications, are detailed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
Pituitary Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery
Radiosurgery / adverse effects
Radiosurgery / methods*
Radiotherapy / adverse effects
Treatment Outcome