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How can fractionated radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery be used for pituitary adenomas?

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boxed-textKong D-S et al. (2007) The efficacy of fractionated radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas: long-term results of 125 consecutive patients treated in a single institution. Cancer 110: 854–860

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