Refractory somatotroph adenomas

Somatotroph adenomas are usually controlled with standard therapy, which can include surgery, medical treatment and radiotherapy. Some tumors have a more aggressive behavior and are refractory to standard therapy. In this review, we summarize the phenotype of these tumors and the current options for their management.

Automated summary

Somatotroph adenomas can be controlled with standard therapy, but some tumors are more aggressive and unresponsive to standard treatment. This review summarizes the characteristics of these tumors and the current management options.