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Pituitary irradiation, directly causes atrophy of the gland.

Pituitary irradiation, directly causes atrophy of the gland. Correct Answer True

Pituitary irradiation, in addition to the harmful impact of irradiation on the hypothalamic development of hypophysiotropic hormones, directly causes atrophy of the gland. In pituitary adenoma treatment, this is usually mentioned.

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