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The relationship between the pituitary adenoma size and the frequency of deficient function of anterior lobe of pituitary after surgery
| Size of adenoma | Normal function n (%) | Impaired function n (%) | Total n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microadenoma | 16 (18.8) | 3 (3.5) | 19 (22.4) |
| Macroadenoma | 36 (42.4) | 30 (35.3) | 66 (77.6) |
| Total | 52 (61.1) | 33 (38.8) | 85 (100) |
Pearson’s χ2 test: 5.466, P < 0.05
