Comparison of Pituitary Adenomas in Elderly and Younger Adults: Clinical Characteristics, Surgical Outcomes, and Prognosis

Abstract

Avoiding misdiagnosis and emergency surgery is critical for frail elderly adults with multiple comorbidities. With early active management, sufficient preoperative preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the long-term outcomes and prognosis of elderly adults with PAs are comparable with those of younger adults.