Published 1980 | Version v1
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The treatment of Cushing's disease

Creators

  • 1. Erasmus Univ., Rotterdam (Netherlands)

Description

This study compares the results of transsphenoidal operation in 11 consecutive patients with Cushing's disease with those obtained in 29 patients by unilateral adrenalectomy followed by external pituitary irradiation (4500 rad). It is concluded that transsphenoidal surgery is the treatment of choice but if no transient adrenal insufficiency develops after removal of the pituitary (micro)adenoma, then additional external pituitary irradiation seems suitable treatment. (Auth.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
A comparison between the results of transsphenoidal operation and those of unilateral adrenalectomy followed by external pituitary irradiation

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neth. J. Med.
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
5
Series
Neth. J. Med.
Journal Page Range
193-199
ISSN
0300-2977

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
12578064
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ADENOMAS; ADRENAL GLANDS; ADRENALECTOMY; CUSHING SYNDROME; EXTERNAL IRRADIATION; PITUITARY GLAND
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DISEASES; ENDOCRINE DISEASES; ENDOCRINE GLANDS; GLANDS; IRRADIATION; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; SURGERY