Pituitary Adenoma Flashcards
1
Q
impact of RT on anterior pituitary hormones
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2
Q
Classic visual presentation
A
Bitemporal hemianopsia
3
Q
RT Dose
A
EBRT: 45-50.4 Gy for non secretory adenoma
SRS: 12-25Gy in 3-5 fractions
functional adenomas: 13.5-35Gy
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Hold anti secretory hormones during RT
4
Q
Optic nerve dose constrains for SRS
A
8Gy: 0-2.6%
10Gy: 0-4.7%
12Gy: 0-13.9%
Radiation induced optic neuropthy % of ppl who got it
5
Q
How to measure for GH
A
IGF-1
6
Q
PFS after RT
A
10 years: 94%
20 years 88%
7
Q
Primary RX for non secretory adenoma
A
Surgery
