Pituitary-Tumor Endocrinopathies
Шломо Мелмед
Abstract
Pituitary adenomas account for about 15% of intracranial tumors. Clinical manifestations of disease reflect the oversecretion of the involved hormone, most commonly growth hormone, prolactin, corticotropin, or thyrotropin. Diagnosis and management of these disorders are reviewed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineProlactinPituitary tumorsPituitary disorderGrowth hormonePituitary diseasePituitary adenomaPituitary neoplasmPituitary glandInternal medicineEndocrinologyHormonePathologyAdenomaPituitary Gland Disorders and TreatmentsGrowth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth FactorsAdrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors