Insulin-like growth factor-1 as predictive factor of difficult laryngoscopy in patients with GH-producing pituitary adenoma: A pilot study

BackgroundGrowth hormone (GH)-producing pituitary tumors account for 10 to 15% of pituitary tumors. The hypersecretion of GH may induce changes in the airway anatomy through the activation of Insulin-like Growth factor 1(IGF-1) pathway. We sought investigate the role IGF-1 as a potential predictive factor of difficult laryngoscopy in patients with GH-producing pituitary adenoma.MethodsThis study was a single center retrospective study. We included 33 patients undergoing transsphenoidal resection of GH-producing pituitary. We recorded demographic data, el-Ganzouri risk index (EGRI) and modified Look-Evaluate-Mallampati-Obstruction-Neck mobility (mLEMON) score, and pituitary hormone plasma levels. We performed ordinal logistic regression to analyze the relationship between IGF-1 and EGRI, mLEMON, and Cormack-Lehane Grade score and a multiple logistic regression to test the capability of EGRI, mLEMON and IGF-1 levels to predict Cormack-Lehane score. Receiver operating curve (ROC), area under the curve (AUC), and cut-off value of IGF-1 were calculated.ResultsOnly 14 (42.8%) and 12 (36.36%) patients showed predictive factors of difficult intubation according to EGRI and mLEMON score, respectively. IGF-1 significantly correlated with Cormack-Lehane (p = 0.005879) but not with mLEMON and EGRI (p = 0.3080 and 0.4146, respectively). In multiple regression model IGF-1 correlated only with Cormack-Lehane grade (p = 0.0089). Area under ROC was 0.8571 and cut-off value of IGF-1 was 186.15 ng/ml.ConclusionHigher IGF-1 levels correlate with the probability of having a higher Cormack-Lehane score; classical bedside scores, such as mLEMON and EGRI, were not able to predict difficult laryngoscopy in our population.     

Fístulas posquirúrgicas de líquido cefalorraquídeo tras cirugía transesfenoidal de adenomas hipofisarios: análisis de una serie de 302 intervenciones

IntroductionTranssphenoidal surgical removal is the preferred treatment of most pituitary adenomas. Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is the leading cause of morbidity after this procedure, with an incidence rate that varies from 0,5-15% in the main published series.ObjectivesThe primary objective of this study was to establish the incidence of postoperative CSF leakage in a sample of surgeries performed at the University Hospital of La Ribera by the same surgical team. The secondary objectives were to: ascertain the distinctive features between patients with and without postoperative CSF leakage, identify risk factors for their development, evaluate the relationship between the surgical technique for closing the sella turcica and the onset of postoperative CSF leakage and evaluate different treatment regimens for this complication.MethodsThe data of 302 consecutive transsphenoidal surgical procedures for pituitary adenoma removal which were performed between 1999 and 2017 were retrospectively reviewed.Results and conclusionsThe incidence of postoperative CSF leakage in our series was 2,3% (in accordance with similar published studies). It was possible to correlate intraoperative CSF leakage with two variables: pituitary macroadenoma and tumors with suprasellar extension (P < .005). This correlation did not exist for postoperative CSF leakage. We found a statistically significant correlation between intraoperative and postoperative CSF leakage (P < .005). Due to the low incidence of postoperative CSF leakage in our series, it was not possible to identify risk factors for its development.     

神经导航辅助下经单鼻腔蝶窦入路切除垂体腺瘤

目的评价神经导航系统在经单鼻腔蝶窦人路垂体腺瘤切除手术中的应用。方法24例病人术前行MRI或CT连续薄层扫描,将影像学资料输入Brain LAB Vector Vision神经导航系统进行三维重建,标记出肿瘤及重要结构后,设计最佳手术入路,术中在导航的引导下定位蝶窦前壁、鞍底、海绵窦、颈内动脉和斜坡等结构,切除肿瘤。结果24例患者均在神经导航引导下经鼻蝶入路顺利到达肿瘤部位；注册误差0．3～2．0mm,平均(1．21±0．39)mm；肿瘤全切除19例,次全切除3例,大部分切除2例；术后19例病人症状有不同程度的改善,5例无变化,术后无严重并发症出现。结论神经导航辅助下经鼻蝶垂体腺瘤切除术具有定位准确、创伤小等优点．效果良好。     

MR评价垂体腺瘤质地及与其胶原含量的关系

目的利用MR测量垂体腺瘤不同质地的信号强度,并分析其与肿瘤胶原含量间的关系。方法57例经手术证实的垂体腺瘤标本,术前均行MR检查,根据术中肿瘤硬度分为质地韧组(8例)与质地软组(49例),标本行天狼猩红染色检测其胶原含量。结果纤维化与非纤维化组T1WI瘤体/灰质信号强度比分别为1.31±0.31、1.16±0.26;T1WI瘤体/白质信号强度比分别为1.01±0.25、0.91±0.18,两组间差异无统计学意义(P(0.05);T1+WI瘤体/灰质信号强度比分别为1.83±0.28、1.84±0.51;T1+WI瘤体/白质信号强度比分别为1.56±0.24、1.46±0.37,两组间差异无统计学意义(P(0.05);T2WI瘤体/灰质信号强度比分别为1.15±0.26、1.57±0.46(P(0.05);T2WI瘤体/白质信号强度比分别为1.48±0.39、2.10±0.61,两组间有统计学意义(P(0.01);胶原含量分别为20.03%±7.99%、7.87%±4.82%,两组间有统计学意义(P<0.01);且T2WI瘤体/灰质、T2WI瘤体/白质与胶原含量呈显著负相关(r=-0.531、r=-0.726,P均(0.01)。结论术前MR可以预测垂体腺瘤的质地;其中以T2WI瘤体/白质为预测指标为最佳。胶原含量影响垂体腺瘤质地,MRI上T2WI可以反映其胶原含量的多少。     

垂体ACTH腺瘤的诊断和治疗(附29例报告)

目的 分析和探讨垂体ACTH腺瘤的诊断和治疗。方法 对我科收治的29例垂体ACTH腺瘤患者的临床特点和治疗效果进行了回顾性分析。结果 垂体ACTH微腺瘤的诊断较为困难，有库欣氏综合征表现的患者，辅以血清ACTH、地塞米松抑制试验等并结合影像学资料方可确诊，经蝶手术切除肿瘤复发率仅为6．9％。结论 垂体ACTH腺瘤的诊断须依靠临床表现、实验室检查和影像学检查等。经蝶手术切除肿瘤是治疗垂体ACTH腺瘤的首选方法。     

487例垂体腺瘤伽玛刀治疗后内分泌学远期效果分析

目的 评估487例垂体腺瘤行伽玛刀治疗后内分泌方面的改变,并分析性功能的改善情况.方法 对487例垂体腺瘤患者进行立体定向伽玛刀治疗,对他们作半年到7年的随访,记录其血液内分泌的水平和性功能的状况并进行了分析.结果 在随访的患者中,PRL腺瘤和GH腺瘤内分泌水平分别有53.7%、31.8%降至正常,而分别有24.2%、45.5%继续升高;在PRL腺瘤伽玛刀术后内分泌水平继续升高的患者中,有较高比例是术后自行停止服用溴隐亭;无功能型、PRL型、GH型、混合型垂体腺瘤性功能明显改善分别为1.7%、28.8%、10.8%、20.0%.结论 立体定向伽玛刀放射外科治疗垂体腺瘤可以改善内分泌学方面的异常,单从这一角度分析该方法可以作为垂体腺瘤的首选治疗,并完全替代传统的分次放疗.伽玛刀治疗后仍然需要继续服用溴隐亭.伽玛刀治疗可以改善垂体腺瘤患者的性功能;但为了更好的改善性功能,提倡对垂体腺瘤(包括垂体微腺瘤)进行早期的立体定向伽玛刀治疗.     

547例垂体腺瘤延迟诊断原因及影像诊断分析

目的:提高垂体腺瘤特别是微腺瘤早期影像诊断率。方法:通过对所搜集病史资料完整,经医学影像学确诊和手术病理证实的547例垂体腺瘤(内有251例微腺瘤)延迟诊断原因的分析,找到影响垂体腺瘤早期诊断的因素。结果:296例垂体大腺瘤蝶鞍X线平片、CT、MR常规检查即可诊断。CT骨窗蝶鞍片有助于垂体微腺瘤的诊断,251例微腺瘤经高分辨力CT薄层冠状强化扫描和高场强MR薄层强化扫描得以明确诊断。结论:熟悉垂体腺瘤的首发症状,及时行CT、MR常规扫描可明确大腺瘤的诊断,CT骨窗片可发现垂体微腺瘤的佐证。高场强MR薄层强化扫描是目前诊断垂体微腺瘤的最佳方法,高分辨力CT冠状薄层强化扫描次之,结合神经内分泌学检查是提高垂体腺瘤影像学早期诊断率的主要措施。     

伽玛刀治疗垂体腺瘤126例的临床分析

目的 评价伽玛刀治疗垂体腺瘤的疗效和并发症.方法 对2000年8月至2005年12月间伽玛刀治疗垂体腺瘤并有完整临床资料.病人年龄15～76岁,肿瘤最大径<10mm 68例、10～20mm 56例、>20mm 2例,伽玛刀治疗剂处方量为15～30Gy、50%～65%等剂量曲线.结果 随访1～6年,肿瘤消失75例,肿瘤缩小28例,肿瘤无变化15例,肿瘤继续增大8例.肿瘤生长控制率93.6%(118/126);激素水平恢复正常率63%(49/78),垂体功能低下发生率为15%,因肿瘤复发或激素水平未恢复再行肿瘤切除术5例.结论 伽玛刀治疗垂体腺瘤,能控制垂体腺瘤肿瘤生长,可恢复垂体内分泌功能异常改变.     

Panhypopituitarism as first manifestation of a lung cancer

Pituitary metastases of solid tumours are infrequent, specially as a first manifestation. When they happen, they are usually due to breast or lung cancer and are asymptomatic or produce diabetes insipidus. It is very strange that they produce hormonal deficiency. We present a case report of a bronchogenic adenocarcinoma in a 65-year-old man which began with panhypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus and visual alterations. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large sellar mass, with clivus infiltration and invading the right cavernous sinus. The biopsy result was adenocarcinoma metastases from lung cancer.     

Reproductive Function in Epilepsy

Summary: : The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis is a complex system within which both positive and negative feedback occur among its elements and higher brain systems. The occurrence of seizures and changes in the secretion of pituitary hormones can affect the feedback loop. Both seizures and antiepileptic drugs can affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis of males and females and cause changes in hormones and sexuality. Reproductive dysfunction has a social impact because of reduced fertility. Once conception occurs, live birth rates are not diminished. Prospective studies of men and women with epilepsy are needed.