Diagnosis and Management of Pituitary Disorders [Paperback]

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.

Chapter 1: Molecular Pathogenesis of Pituitary Adenomas Andrea Lania M.D, Ph.D., Giovanna Mantovani, M.D., Ph.D., and Anna Spada, M.D. Chapter 2: Pathology of Pituitary Adenomas Roger Gejman, M.D. and E. Tessa Hedley-Whyte M.D. Chapter 3: Endocrinologic Approach to the the Evaluation of Sellar Masses Peter J. Snyder, M.D. Chapter 4: Imaging of the Pituitary Gland, Sella and Parasellar Region John T. Lysack, M.D. and Pamela W. Schaefer, M.D. Chapter 5 Neuro-ophthalmology of Sellar Disease Dean M. Cestari, M.D. and Joseph F. Rizzo III, M.D. Chapter 6 Prolactinomas: Diagnosis and Management Amal Shibli-Rahhal, M.D. and Janet A. Schlechte, M.D. Chapter 7.1 Acromegaly: Pathogenesis, Natural History, and Diagnosis David R. Clemmons, M.D. Chapter 7.2 Acromegaly: Medical Management Pamela U. Freda, M.D. Chapter 7.3 Acromegaly: Surgical Management Michael Buchfelder, M.D., Ph.D. and Panagiotis Nomikos, M.D. Chapter 8.1 Cushings Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation James W. Findling, M.D. and Hershel Raff, Ph.D. Chapter 8.2 Cushings Disease: Surgical Management Daniel F. Kelly, M.D.Chapter 8.3 Cushings Disease: Medical Management John R. Lindsay M.D. and Lynnette K. Nieman, M.D. Chapter 9 Thyrotropin-secreting Pituitary Adenomas Marina S. Zemskova, M.D. and Monica Skarulis, M.D. Chapter 10 Non-functioning Adenomas: Diagnosis and Treatment Carrie R. Muh, M.D. and Nelson Oyesiku, M.D., Ph.D. Chapter 11.1 Pituitary Surgery: Techniques William F. Chandler, M.D. and Ariel³G