Pituitary dysfunction in adult patients after cranial irradiation for head and nasopharyngeal tumours

Abstract Background Pituitary insufficiency after radiotherapy in the hypothalamic pituitary region is a well-known complication. However, endocrine assessments are not incorporated in the follow-up after cranial irradiation for head and neck tumours. Aim of the study To evaluate pituitary function...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Radiotherapy and oncology 2014-10, Vol.113 (1), p.102-107
Hauptverfasser:	Appelman-Dijkstra, Natasha M, Malgo, Frank, Neelis, Karen J, Coremans, Ida, Biermasz, Nienke R, Pereira, Alberto M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adrenal Insufficiency - etiology Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Cerebral tumours Cranial Irradiation - adverse effects Female Follow up Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine Humans Hypogonadism - etiology Hypopituitarism - etiology Male Middle Aged Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - radiotherapy Pituitary Gland - radiation effects Pituitary insufficiency Quality of Life Radiotherapy Registries Retrospective Studies Young Adult
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