Honegger J., Reincke M., Petersenn S. (eds.) Pituitary Tumors: A Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary Approach

Academic Press, 2021. — 686 p. — ISBN 978-0-12-819949-7.Pituitary Tumors: A Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary Approach provides the latest information on preclinical issues, diagnostic procedures, treatment options and post-treatment care for patients with pituitary tumors. The book includes basic and advanced knowledge for a broad audience, including physicians, endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-radiologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, neuro-pathologists, oncologists, radiotherapists and researchers who are investigating pituitary tumors. Readers will find the latest research surrounding progress on uncoding the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor genesis. In addition, standard treatment modalities, including surgery, medical treatment and radiosurgery are explored.Preclinical essentials
Neuroradiological and ophthalmological diagnosis in pituitary tumors
Endocrinological diagnosis and replacement therapy for hypopituitarism and diabetes insipidus in pituitary tumors
Endocrinological diagnosis and medical treatment in functioning pituitary adenomas
Surgical treatment of pituitary tumors
Histo-pathological classification of pituitary tumors
Perioperative and postoperative management in patients with pituitary adenomas
Radiotherapy for pituitary adenomas
Aggressive pituitary adenomas and carcinomas
Diagnosis, treatment and outcome in nonfunctioning pituitary tumors and lesions
Diagnosis and treatment of co-morbidities in pituitary tumors
Special issues