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Published in: Child's Nervous System 11/2019

01-11-2019 | Pituitary Adenoma | Focus Session

Pediatric pituitary adenomas

Authors: Patrick C. Walz, Annie Drapeau, Ammar Shaikhouni, Jacob Eide, Alex J. Rugino, Ahmed Mohyeldin, Ricardo Carrau, Daniel Prevedello

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 11/2019

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Abstract

Background

Pediatric pituitary adenomas are a rare medical entity that makes up a small portion of intracranial tumors in children and adolescents. Although benign, the majority of these lesions are secreting functional tumors with the potential for physiological sequela that can profoundly affect a child’s development.

Focus of Review

In this review, we discuss the medical and surgical management of these tumors with a focus on clinical presentation, diagnostic identification, surgical approach, and associated adjuvant therapies. We will also discuss our current treatment paradigm using endoscopic, open, and combined approaches to treat these tumors.

Summary

The management of pituitary tumors requires a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, endocrinologists, and neuroanesthesiologists as well as neurocritical care specialists to deliver comprehensive care.
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Metadata
Title
Pediatric pituitary adenomas
Authors
Patrick C. Walz
Annie Drapeau
Ammar Shaikhouni
Jacob Eide
Alex J. Rugino
Ahmed Mohyeldin
Ricardo Carrau
Daniel Prevedello
Publication date
01-11-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-019-04293-y

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