Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 16, 2026

07:43
Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas
Published on: January 17, 2018
19.5K
FSH-secreting Giant Pituitary Macroadenoma With Aggressive Clinical Behavior
Melina I Manolas1, Zoe M Videlefsky2, Janaki M Samavedam3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10021, USA.
JCEM Case Reports
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Functional gonadotroph adenomas (FGAs) can present challenging clinical courses, with aggressive growth despite low-grade histology. This case highlights the need for advanced prognostic markers and multimodal therapy for refractory FGAs.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Functional gonadotroph adenomas (FGAs) are rare pituitary tumors often presenting with hormonal hypersecretion.
- These tumors can exhibit aggressive growth and resistance to conventional treatments, posing significant clinical challenges.

