2021
Comprehensive Genomic Characterization of A Case of Granular Cell Tumor of the Posterior Pituitary Gland: A Case Report
Hong CS, Elsamadicy AA, Fisayo A, Inzucchi SE, Gopal PP, Vining EM, Erson-Omay EZ, Omay S. Comprehensive Genomic Characterization of A Case of Granular Cell Tumor of the Posterior Pituitary Gland: A Case Report. Frontiers In Endocrinology 2021, 12: 762095. PMID: 34925233, PMCID: PMC8671743, DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.762095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGranular cell tumorPosterior pituitary glandCell tumorsPituitary glandComprehensive genomic characterizationWhole-exome sequencingImmune checkpoint inhibitorsPoor clinical outcomePituitary gland tumorsHistone deacetylase inhibitorsInstitutional review boardRadiographic compressionUnderwent resectionCheckpoint inhibitorsMedical therapyPituitary massClinical outcomesOptic nerveSignificant morbidityResidual diseaseCase reportCentral hypothyroidismPharmacologic agentsGland tumorsTherapeutic targeting
2020
Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy for Treatment of Symptomatic Peritumoral Edema After Radiosurgery for Meningioma
Hong CS, Beckta JM, Kundishora AJ, Elsamadicy AA, Chiang VL. Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy for Treatment of Symptomatic Peritumoral Edema After Radiosurgery for Meningioma. World Neurosurgery 2020, 136: 295-300. PMID: 32001396, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.01.143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptomatic peritumoral edemaPeritumoral edemaLaser interstitial thermotherapySurgical resectionGrade IOpen surgical resectionEffective therapeutic modalityViable alternative treatmentInterstitial thermotherapyExperienced resolutionCorticosteroid therapyIntraoperative biopsyRefractory casesConservative managementMost patientsLesion recurrenceMedical therapyRadiation necrosisUnderlying lesionSurgical interventionWound infectionTherapeutic modalitiesRadiosurgical treatmentAlternative treatmentFrontotemporal lesions