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Summary of Key Points Radiosurgery is safe and effective, with durable symptomatic response and local control for even radioresistant histologies, regardless of prior fractionated radiotherapy. The ability to deliver cytotoxic doses to the tumor while sparing normal tissue offers a…

Pituitary Tumors and Craniopharyngiomas

Key Points Incidence Pituitary tumors represent approximately 10% to 15% of primary intracranial tumors. Biologic Characteristics The vast majority of pituitary tumors are benign and may be functional (i.e., secrete excess hormones) or nonfunctional. The pathogenesis of pituitary tumors is…

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Radiosurgery for Spinal Tumors

Pituitary Tumors and Craniopharyngiomas