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. 1972 Nov 4;107(9):860–862.

External irradiation of the hypophysis for Cushing's disease

Merrill W Edmonds, W John K Simpson, J William Meakin
PMCID: PMC1940821  PMID: 4653932

Abstract

During the past 12 years 17 patients with Cushing's disease (bilateral adrenal hyperplasia secondary to excessive pituitary adrenocorticotrophic hormone) have been treated initially with external pituitary irradiation. Of the 15 patients who have had adequate follow-up, nine showed complete biochemical remission, and one showed biochemical improvement. There were no complications. It is therefore recommended that the first mode of therapy for all patients with Cushing's disease should be pituitary irradiation if the patient's clinical condition permits.

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