Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionYttrium-90 pituitary implants were used in the past as one of the first line treatments for pituitary tumours in many endocrine centres. The procedure involved inserting radioactive rods of Yttrium oxide in to the pituitary fossa. This treatment has been replaced by medical treatment for prolactinomas and transsphenoidal surgery for all other pituitary tumours.AimTo investigate long-term efficacy ...