This article describes in detail the current management of patients with functional pituitary tumors that demonstrate persistent function after surgical intervention. After providing a clear definition of "persistent function" for each specific type of tumor, the medical, surgical, and radiation options for each type are provided. Functional tumors include those that produce growth hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, prolactin, and thyroid stimulating hormone.
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