Article ; Online: Role of Radiation in the treatment of Cushing Disease.
2022 Volume 25, Issue 5, Page(s) 740–742
Abstract: In Cushing disease (CD), radiation therapy (RT) is mostly used in the adjuvant setting in patients who have failed transsphenoidal surgery or have recurrent CD. Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is administered as either single or several sessions, and the ...
Abstract | In Cushing disease (CD), radiation therapy (RT) is mostly used in the adjuvant setting in patients who have failed transsphenoidal surgery or have recurrent CD. Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is administered as either single or several sessions, and the most commonly used modalities include photon source (Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and LINAC) or heavy particles (protons). In multicenter studies, Gamma Knife SRT can lead to biochemical control in 80%, with medial time to remission approximately 15 mos, and 70% recurrence free at 10 years. Conventional RT (CRT) consists of administration of small daily fractions over six weeks, with cumulative dose of 45-50 Gy. Biochemical control is achieved in up to 64% of patients with CRT. Choice of radiation modality includes convenience for patients (SRT is more convenient) and proximity to critical structures. Both forms of RT can result in hypopituitarism. RT remains an important modality for the treatment of patients with CD. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion/radiotherapy ; Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion/etiology ; Protons ; Radiosurgery ; Dose Fractionation, Radiation ; Hypopituitarism/etiology |
Chemical Substances | Protons |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-06-10 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 1385151-2 |
ISSN | 1573-7403 ; 1386-341X |
ISSN (online) | 1573-7403 |
ISSN | 1386-341X |
DOI | 10.1007/s11102-022-01234-y |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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