ea0073pep3.7 | Presented ePosters 3: Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2021
Saksis Rihards
, Megnis Kaspars
, Peculis Raitis
, Niedra Helvijs
, Balcere Inga
, Konrade Ilze
, Steina Liva
, Pirags Valdis
, Rovite Vita
Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are non-metastatic neoplasms of the pituitary that may overproduce hormones leading to systemic disorders or tumor mass effects causing headache, vertigo, or visual impairment. The overall estimated clinical prevalence of PitNETs is 1 in 400 to 1 in 1000 people. Although the pathogenesis of PitNETs has been extensively studied the molecular factors underlying tumorigenesis, remission, and therapy response of PitNETs are still unclear. ...