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Table 3 Frequency of pituitary hormone deficiency in the postoperative period by disease subtype

From: Clinical experiences and success rates of acromegaly treatment: the single center results of 62 patients

Deficient hormones

Microadenomas (n)

Macroadenomas (n)

TSH

 

8

ACTH

2

 

TSH + ACTH

 

6

FSH + LH

 

3

TSH + ACTH + FSH + LH

 

6

TSH + FSH + LH

1

2

ADH

1

 

Total*

4

25

  1. *Transsphenoidal: Anterior pituitary hormone deficiency in 10 patients, and DI in one patient.
  2. TSH deficiency in one patient who underwent transcranial surgery after transsphenoidal surgery.
  3. Transcranial: Anterior pituitary hormone deficiency in 17 patients.
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BMC Endocrine Disorders

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