Endocrine pathology
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Endocrine pathology · Jan 2007
Immunohistochemical detection of somatostatin receptor (SSTR) subtypes 2A and 5 in pituitary adenoma from acromegalic patients: good correlation with preoperative response to octreotide.
The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the expression of somatostatin receptors by immunohistochemistry and the percent suppression of GH levels in the octreotide suppression test. ⋯ Immunohistochemistry for SSTR2A in pathology specimens from acromegalic patients enabled selection of those experiencing clinical benefit from octreotide. Therefore, performing immunohistochemistry for detection of SSTR2A is recommended for all specimens obtained by surgery.
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Endocrine pathology · Jan 2007
Biography Historical ArticleDr. Kalman T. Kovacs. Recipient of the 2007 Endocrine Pathology Society Lifetime Achievement Award.