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ea0037ep701 | Pituitary: basic and neuroendocrinology | ECE2015

Clinical and molecular differences between invasive and non-invasive pituitary adenomas

Cano David , Mendez-Muros Mariola , Venegas-Moreno Eva Maria , Gros Noelia , Dios Elena , Garcia-Hernandez Natividad , Madrazo-Atutxa Ainara , Martin Ignacio , Cardenas Eugenio , Kaen Ariel , Roldan Florinda , Soto-Moreno Alfonso

Pituitary adenomas are usually benign. However, a significant number of pituitary adenomas show an aggressive behaviour, with local invasion, increased risk of recurrence after surgery and lack of therapeutic response. In this study, we aimed to determine whether invasive and non-invasive pituitary adenomas display differences in clinical features and molecular parameters. In this retrospective descriptive study, 46 pituitary adenomas were analysed. Invasiveness was defined as...