Presse Med
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TWO MAIN FEATURE: Indication for surgery in patients with pituitary tumors depends first on the anatomical situation: the enclosed or invasive nature of the tumor. Total resection of an enclosed tumor, even if it is a huge one, can be expected to be successful. ⋯ At present, only secreting pituitary adenomas are accessible to medical therapy. Other pituitary tumors, and non-functioning pituitary adenomas are not suitable for valid medical treatment and may warrant a surgical strategy.