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ea0026p219 | Pituitary | ECE2011

Medical treatment of an agressive non-secreting pituitary tumor and non-secreting pituitary carcinoma: a report of two cases

Studen K Bajuk , Pfeifer M

Introduction: Since aggressive pituitary tumors are rare, there are no clear guidelines considering treatment of these tumors. A wide range of treatments have been used, with various success.Case report 1: A 58-year old lady presented with sudden severe headache and ptosis of the left eye. MRI revealed an expansive intrasellar, suprasellar and bilateral parasellar process with extension to the skull base which was inaccessible for neurosurgery. Pituitary...