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High Prevalence of Pituitary Adenomas: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Province of Liege, Belgium
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2006 · Vol. 91(12) · pp. 4769–4775
Adrian Daly✉(Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège)Martine Rixhon(University of Liège)Christelle Adam‐Guillermin(University of Liège)Anastasia Dempegioti(Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège)María A. Tichomirowa(University of Liège)Albert Beckers(University of Liège)
Abstract
The prevalence of pituitary adenomas in the study population (one case in 1064 individuals) was more than 3.5-5 times that previously reported. This increased prevalence may have important implications when prioritizing funding for research and treatment of pituitary adenomas.
Pituitary Gland Disorders and TreatmentsAdrenal and Paraganglionic TumorsGlioma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicinePopulationCross-sectional studyPituitary adenomaHypopituitarismAdenomaInternal medicineReferralPituitary diseasePediatrics
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AdenomaAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBelgiumChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPituitary NeoplasmsProlactinomaPrevalence
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