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Review
. 2023 Jun;26(3):281-287.
doi: 10.1007/s11102-023-01327-2. Epub 2023 Jun 15.

An update on, and genetics of refractory adenomas of childhood

Constantine A Stratakis  1   2   3   4   5
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Review

An update on, and genetics of refractory adenomas of childhood

Constantine A Stratakis. Pituitary. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

Pituitary adenomas in childhood tend to be more frequently due to germline genetic changes and are often diagnosed at late stages due to delayed recognition by pediatricians and other caretakers who are not familiar with this rare disease in childhood. As a result, often, pediatric pituitary adenomas are aggressive or remain refractory to treatment. In this review, we discuss germline genetic defects that account for the most common pediatric pituitary adenomas that are refractory to treatment. We also discuss some somatic genetic events, such as chromosomal copy number changes that characterize some of the most aggressive pituitary adenomas in childhood that end up being refractory to treatment.

Keywords: Childhood; Genetics; Pituitary adenomas; Therapy.

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