Clinical Neuroendocrinology (Volume 124) (Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Volume 124)

__Clinical Neuroendocrinology__, a volume in the __Handbook of Clinical Neurology Series__ gives an overview of the current knowledge in the field of clinical neuroendocrinology. It focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. It integrates a large number of medical disciplines, including clinical endocrinology, pediatrics, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, clinical genetics, and radiotherapy. Psychological consequences of various disorders and therapies, as well as therapeutic controversies, are discussed. It is the first textbook in the field to address all these aspects by a range of international experts.* All contributors are recognized experts in the different fields of clinical neuroendocrinology * The book provides expanded coverage on hypothalamic mechanisms in human pathophysiology * The book includes current perspectives, diagnosis and treatment of pituitary diseases Content: Series Page Page ii Copyright Page iv Handbook of Clinical Neurology 3rd Series Page v Foreword Page vii Michael J. Aminoff, François Boller, Dick F. Swaab Preface Page ix Eric Fliers, Márta Korbonits, Johannes A. Romijn Contributors Pages xi-xiii Chapter 1 - Genetic aspects of hypothalamic and pituitary gland development Pages 3-15 Mark J. McCabe, Mehul T. Dattani Chapter 2 - Neuroendocrinology of pregnancy and parturition Pages 17-36 Chiara Voltolini, Felice Petraglia Chapter 3 - Disorders of water metabolism: diabetes insipidus and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion Pages 37-52 Joseph G. Verbalis Chapter 4 - The role of oxytocin and vasopressin in emotional and social behaviors Pages 53-68 Rachel Bachner-Melman, Richard P. Ebstein Chapter 5 - Corticotropin-releasing hormone and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in psychiatric disease Pages 69-91 Marie Naughton, Timothy G. Dinan, Lucinda V. Scott Chapter 6 - Genetic aspects of human obesity Pages 93-106 Rachel Larder, Chung Thong Lim, Anthony P. Coll Chapter 7 - Sleep characteristics and insulin sensitivity in humans Pages 107-114 Esther Donga, Johannes A. Romijn Chapter 8 - Hypothalamic–pituitary hormones during critical illness: a dynamic neuroendocrine response Pages 115-126 Lies Langouche, Greet Van den Berghe Chapter 9 - Central regulation of the hypothalamo–pituitary–thyroid (HPT) axis: focus on clinical aspects Pages 127-138 E. Fliers, A. Boelen, A.S.P. van Trotsenburg Chapter 10 - Evaluation of pituitary function Pages 141-149 Kelly Cheer, Peter J. Trainer Chapter 11 - Imaging of pituitary pathology Pages 151-166 Michael Buchfelder, Sven Schlaffer Chapter 12 - Nonfunctioning pituitary tumors Pages 167-184 Mark E. Molitch Chapter 13 - Hyperprolactinemia and prolactinoma Pages 185-195 Johannes A. Romijn Chapter 14 - Acromegaly Pages 197-219 Philippe Chanson, Sylvie Salenave, Peter Kamenicky Chapter 15 - Cushing's disease Pages 221-234 Nicholas A. Tritos, Beverly M.K. Biller Chapter 16 - Craniopharyngioma Pages 235-253 Hermann L. Müller Chapter 17 - Rathke's cleft cyst Pages 255-269 Sarah Larkin, Niki Karavitaki, Olaf Ansorge Chapter 18 - Alternative causes of hypopituitarism: traumatic brain injury, cranial irradiation, and infections Pages 271-290 Sandra Pekic, Vera Popovic Chapter 19 - Surgical approach to pituitary tumors Pages 291-301 Domenico Solari, Luigi Maria Cavallo, Paolo Cappabianca Chapter 20 - Medical approach to pituitary tumors Pages 303-316 S.J.C.M.M. Neggers, A.J. van der Lely Chapter 21 - Radiation therapy in the management of pituitary adenomas Pages 317-324 Itai Pashtan, Kevin S. Oh, Jay S. Loeffler Chapter 22 - Nelson syndrome: definition and management Pages 327-337 T.M. Barber, E. Adams, J.A.H. Wass Chapter 23 - Familial pituitary tumors Pages 339-360 Neda Alband, Márta Korbonits Chapter 24 - Long-term effects of treatment of pituitary adenomas Pages 361-371 Alberto M. Pereira Chapter 25 - Neuroendocrine mechanisms in athletes Pages 373-386 Madhusmita Misra Chapter 26 - Uncertainties in endocrine substitution therapy for central hypocortisolism Pages 387-396 Francesca M. Swords Chapter 27 - Uncertainties in endocrine substitution therapy for central endocrine insufficiencies: hypothyroidism Pages 397-405 Luca Persani, Marco Bonomi Chapter 28 - Uncertainties in endocrine substitution therapy for central endocrine insufficiencies: growth hormone deficiency Pages 407-416 Eva-Marie Erfurth Chapter 29 - Autoimmune hypophysitis: new developments Pages 417-422 Yutaka Takahashi Index Pages 423-432 Clinical Neuroendocrinology, a volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology Series gives an overview of the current knowledge in the field of clinical neuroendocrinology. It focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. It integrates a large number of medical disciplines, including clinical endocrinology, pediatrics, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, clinical genetics, and radiotherapy. Psychological consequences of various disorders and therapies, as well as therapeutic controversies, are discussed. It is the first textbook in the field to address all these aspects by a range of international experts.

*All contributors are recognized experts in the different fields of clinical neuroendocrinology *The book provides expanded coverage on hypothalamic mechanisms in human pathophysiology *The book includes current perspectives, diagnosis and treatment of pituitary diseases