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Radiation techniques for acromegaly.

Giuseppe Minniti1, Claudia Scaringi, Riccardo Maurizi Enrici

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Acromegaly treatment often requires interventions beyond medication or surgery.
  • Radiotherapy (RT) is an effective option for refractory acromegaly, providing durable tumor control and biochemical remission.
  • Concerns persist regarding delayed effects and late toxicities, particularly hypopituitarism, associated with traditional RT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and adverse effects of stereotactic radiotherapy techniques for GH-secreting pituitary tumors in acromegaly.
  • To define the benefits of advanced stereotactic radiotherapy in managing acromegaly.
  • To compare stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) for acromegaly treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on recent studies of pituitary irradiation for acromegaly.
  • Discussion of stereotactic radiotherapy techniques, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT).
  • Analysis of tumor control, biochemical remission, and adverse effects, specifically hypopituitarism.

Main Results:

  • Stereotactic radiotherapy techniques offer precise tumor localization, minimizing radiation to surrounding normal tissues.
  • These advanced techniques demonstrate efficacy in achieving tumor control and biochemical remission in acromegaly.
  • Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy involves delivering smaller doses over several weeks, while SRS delivers a single high dose.

Conclusions:

  • Pituitary irradiation, particularly using stereotactic techniques, is an effective treatment for acromegaly.
  • Stereotactic radiotherapy enhances treatment accuracy, potentially mitigating risks of delayed biochemical effects and late toxicities.
  • Further evaluation of SRS and FSRT is crucial for optimizing acromegaly management and patient outcomes.