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A patient with a pituitary tumor that overproduced growth hormone underwent surgical removal of the tumor. The resection was found to be incomplete. What is the first-line treatment for this patient?
A patient with a pituitary tumor that overproduced growth hormone underwent surgical removal of the tumor. The resection was found to be incomplete. What is the first-line treatment for this patient?
Updated On: Aug 20, 2024
- Leuprolide
- Goserelin
- Nafarelin
- Octreotide
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The correct option is (D) : Octreotide
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