Nelson’s syndrome: a giant pituitary
Nelson’s syndrome is a pituitary mass that develops following total bilateral adrenalectomy (TBA) for the treatment of Cushing’s disease. It is one of the most challenging of all endocrine conditions. The frequent aggressiveness of the underlying ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma (corticotrophinoma)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists
2016-02-01
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Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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Online Access: | https://sjdem.sljol.info/articles/7301 |