This text provides a detailed update on current diagnostic and therapeutic techniques useful in the management of a broad spectrum of pituitary disorders. The contents reflect the multidisciplinary approach needed for patients with disorders of the pituitary gland, with contributions from both endocrinologists and neurosurgeons, as well as specialty contributions from radiologists, ophthalmologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, and neurologists. The book focuses on each pituitary tumor subtype, and contains additional chapters related to other lesions of the sella, including tumor management during pregnancy and in the pediatric age group.

Zusammenfassung

This text is a review of current management techniques for pituitary tumors, incorporating recent advances and discussions by experienced clinicians. The use of both endocrinologists and neurosurgeons as chapter authors allows differing perspectives to be incorporated. The book is organized around individual tumor types, with additional chapter topics added for those subjects requiring special emphasis. Appropriate photographs and illustrations are incorporated as warranted.

Inhalt
Molecular Pathogenesis of Pituitary Adenomas.- Pathology of Pituitary Adenomas.- Endocrinologic Approach to Evaluation of Sellar Masses.- Imaging of Pituitary Gland, Sella, Parasellar Region.- Neuro-ophthalmology of Sellar Disease.- Prolactinomas: Diagnosis and~Management.- Acromegaly: Pathogenesis, Natural History, Diagnosis.- Acromegaly: Medical Management.- Acromegaly: Surgical Management.- Cushing's Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation.- Cushing's Disease: Surgical Management.- Cushing's Disease: Medical Management.- Thyrotropin-secreting Pituitary Adenomas.- Non-functioning Adenomas: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Pituitary Surgery: Techniques.- Pituitary Surgery: Peri-operative Management.- Radiation Therapy for Pituitary Adenomas.- Lymphocytic Hypophysitis and Inflammatory Disease of the Pituitary.- Pituitary Apoplexy.- Pituitary Tumors and Pregnancy.- Management of Pituitary Incidentalomas.- Sellar and Pituitary Tumors in Children.- Cystic Lesions of the Sella.