Diagnosis And Management Of Pituitary Disorders (contemporary Endocrinology)

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. Doody Review Services Reviewer: Ronald N. Cohen, MD(University of Chicago Medical Center) Description: The diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the anterior pituitary are covered in detail in this book, with an emphasis on the different types of pituitary adenomas. Purpose: A variety of new diagnostic tools and treatment modalities have become available for certain pituitary adenomas, and a review of these and other topics are included in this book. As such, it will be most useful for endocrinologists and endocrine fellows. Audience: This book is addressed primarily to practicing endocrinologists, though it will be helpful for all physicians taking care of patients with pituitary diseases. It will be particularly useful for endocrine fellows as a single book offering a review of a variety of topics in pituitary pathology. Features: All major anterior pituitary adenomas are addressed (acromegaly, Cushing's disease, prolactinomas, TSHomas, non-functioning adenomas, etc.) as well as hypophysitis and pituitary tumors. In addition, excellent chapters cover neuro-ophthalmology, pituitary imaging, and pituitary surgery. There are a number of nice illustrations of pituitary imaging. I would consider including a full chapter on diabetes insipidus in the next edition of this book. Assessment: This is an excellent choice for endocrinologists and other physicians looking for a single book on pituitary disorders. It is a well written and comprehensive update on both diagnosis and treatment. Front Matter....Pages I-XV Molecular Pathogenesis of Pituitary Adenomas....Pages 1-15 Pathology of Pituitary Adenomas....Pages 17-38 Endocrinologic Approach to Evaluation of Sellar Masses....Pages 39-44 Imaging of Pituitary Gland, Sella, Parasellar Region....Pages 45-91 Neuro-ophthalmology of Sellar Disease....Pages 93-124 Prolactinomas: Diagnosis and~Management ....Pages 125-140 Acromegaly: Pathogenesis, Natural History, Diagnosis ....Pages 141-150 Acromegaly: Medical Management ....Pages 151-169 Acromegaly: Surgical Management ....Pages 171-186 Cushing’s Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation ....Pages 187-202 Cushing’s Disease: Surgical Management ....Pages 203-221 Cushing’s Disease: Medical Management ....Pages 223-236 Thyrotropin-secreting Pituitary Adenomas....Pages 237-270 Non-functioning Adenomas: Diagnosis and Treatment ....Pages 271-288 Pituitary Surgery: Techniques ....Pages 289-301 Pituitary Surgery: Peri-operative Management ....Pages 303-320 Radiation Therapy for Pituitary Adenomas....Pages 321-338 Lymphocytic Hypophysitis and Inflammatory Disease of the Pituitary....Pages 339-351 Pituitary Apoplexy....Pages 353-375 Pituitary Tumors and Pregnancy....Pages 377-398 Management of Pituitary Incidentalomas....Pages 399-409 Sellar and Pituitary Tumors in Children....Pages 411-444 Cystic Lesions of the Sella....Pages 445-466 Back Matter....Pages 467-475 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. This text is a review of management techniques for pituitary tumours. The use of both endocrinologists and neurosurgeons as chapter authors allows differing perspectives to be incorporated. The book is organized around individual tumour types, with additional chapter topics added for subjects requiring special emphasis