Adrenocorticotropic Hormone-producing Pituitary Tumors: 12- to 22-year Follow-up after Treatment with Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Abstract

Stereotactic radiosurgery is a safe and effective method in the treatment of patients with adrenocorticotropic hormone-producing pituitary tumors, and the effect of treatment is long-lasting. Stereotactic radiosurgery is mainly a complement to microsurgery because of its gradually appearing effect and the occurrence of pituitary insufficiency. New pituitary deficiencies may be found more than 10 years after treatment.