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ea0021p275 | Pituitary | SFEBES2009

Recurrence rates in patients with non-functioning pituitary adenomas presenting with acute apoplexy: a long-term follow-up study

Pal Aparna , Karavitaki Niki , Capatina Christina , Tenreiro Alma , Guardiola Patricia , Wass John

Background: Pituitary apoplexy has been reported in around 2% of surgically treated adenomas. Around 45% of all pituitary tumours presenting with apoplexy are non-functioning ones (NFAs). Currently, no data exist on recurrence rates in patients with NFAs who have had classical apoplexy.Aim: We therefore, put together our data aiming to provide the first reliable series on recurrence rates in patients with NFA and classical pituitary apoplexy.<p class...