Recurrence of symptomatic pituitary cysts following transsphenoidal drainage.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1982
Abstract
Two patients with symptomatic pituitary cysts were treated by transsphenoidal surgery with resolution of visual and endocrine abnormalities, but identical lesions reappeared within two years. Such recurrences have not been previously reported following this procedure. They may be attributed to incomplete resection of the suprasellar component, or failure to marsupialize the cyst into the subarachnoid space, which is achieved by the traditional transfrontal approach to the lesion. Guidelines for the management and follow-up of pituitary cysts are provided.
Volume
18
Issue
6
First Page
448
Last Page
451
ISSN
0090-3019
Published In/Presented At
Marcincin, R. P., & Gennarelli, T. A. (1982). Recurrence of symptomatic pituitary cysts following transsphenoidal drainage. Surgical neurology, 18(6), 448–451. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-3019(82)90184-7
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7163965
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article