Partial pneumoencephalography in following-up pituitary tumours

The `limited' pneumoencephalogram has been used with excellent success at UCLA for the continuing follow-up of pituitary tumours. It is most useful in following nonsecretory adenomas since tumour regrowth can occur in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms. Total serial pneumoencephalograph...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1974-06, Vol.37 (6), p.636-643
Main Authors: Olmsted, William W., Wilson, Gabriel H., Rand, Robert W., Gartland, John P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma, Chromophobe - diagnostic imaging
Adenoma, Chromophobe - radiotherapy
Adenoma, Chromophobe - surgery
Adult
Aged
Cerebral Ventriculography
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - prevention & control
Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Pituitary Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Pituitary Neoplasms - surgery
Pneumoencephalography
Sella Turcica - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:The `limited' pneumoencephalogram has been used with excellent success at UCLA for the continuing follow-up of pituitary tumours. It is most useful in following nonsecretory adenomas since tumour regrowth can occur in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms. Total serial pneumoencephalography has not been accepted previously for follow-up of pituitary tumours since there is a significant morbidity. The `limited' pneumoencephalogram of the diseased area drastically reduces the morbidity of the procedure so that the patients are willing to undergo serial studies on an outpatient basis.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.37.6.636