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| Authors | J Vassallo L Agius E Farrugia A Galea Debono J.A Azzopardi J Vant Verlaat |
| Abstract | Until 3 years ago patients requiring transsphenoidal surgery were referred to the UK for treatment. In 2001, a programme for the surgical and perioperative management of pituitary adenomas was established in Malta. A multi disciplinary approach was adopted and a protocol was established to ensure optimal management and quality of care. To date 15 patients have undergone surgery in Malta, 7 males and 8 females. The mean age for these patients was 45.4 ? 16.6 years (mean ? sd). 11 patients had non-functioning macroadenomas, 2 patients had ACTH-producing microadenomas, 1 patient had a malignant macroprolactinoma and 1 patient had a craniopharyngioma. Their mode of presentation, symptoms and signs, hormonal and metabolic profiles, radiological findings, the histopathological characterisation of the tumours and continuing management will be presented. Outcomes in the immediate post-operative period and at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of follow-up in the neurosurgical and neuroendocrine units will be reported. |
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| Journal | Malta Medical Journal |
| Volume | 15 Issue 1-2/suppl. 2003 |
| Pages | - |
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| Key words | pituitary adenomas, trans spenoidal surgey, outcome |