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Clinical data of patients with pituitary adenoma.
| Characteristic | Invasive group (n) | Non-invasive group (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Cases | 26 | 24 |
| Age (years) | ||
| ≥40 | 20 | 15 |
| <40 | 6 | 9 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 13 | 14 |
| Female | 13 | 10 |
| Endocrine type | ||
| ACTH | 2 | 5 |
| GH | 6 | 3 |
| PRL | 8 | 10 |
| Others | 10 | 6 |
| Operative method | ||
| Transcranial | 21 | 6 |
| Trans-sphenoidal | 5 | 18 |
ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; GH, growth hormone; PRL, prolactin.
