ea0022p646 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010
Honegger Juergen
, Zimmermann Sanna
, Psaras Tsambika
, Reincke Martin
, Dietz Klaus
Objective: It is still unknown how pituitary adenomas grow over years and whether growth kinetics follow a distinct growth model. Definition of adenoma growth kinetics would substantially enhance knowledge of biological behaviour. The objective of this study was to define a growth model for non-functioning pituitary adenomas.Methods: Fifteen patients who had five or more serial high-quality examinations with magnetic resonance images or computerized tomo...