Primary tumors of the posterior pituitary: A systematic review.

In conclusion, PPT are rare tumors and have been misdiagnosed mainly as non-functioning pituitary adenomas. Different types of PPT share similar epidemiology, clinical manifestations and surgical outcomes. Surgery is the only curative option but complications and subtotal resection are common.
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Source: ENDOCR REV - March 11, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Guerrero-Pérez F, Marengo AP, Vidal N, Iglesias P, Villabona C Tags: Rev Endocr Metab Disord Source Type: research