The molecular era ushered in the cloning of the growth hormone (GH) gene and the production of unlimited amounts of GH through recombinant technology. The continuing momentum of research from basic science to clinical evaluation has brought unprecedented advances to the underst…
The molecular era ushered in the cloning of the growth hormone (GH) gene and the production of unlimited amounts of GH through recombinant technology.¡ The continuing momentum of research from basic science to clinical evaluation has brought unprecedented advances to the underst…
MRI atlas of pituitary pathology
by Jones, Stephen, Hamrahian, Amir H., Weil, Robert, Pantalone, Kevin
MRI Atlas of Pituitary Imaging focuses on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of pituitary disorders, since it provides a detailed anatomy of the pituitary gland and surrounding structures, particularly the soft tissues. A basic un…
Offering the unique dual perspective of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management ...
References; Chapter 5: Cushing Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment; Introduction; Diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome; History and Physical Examination; Laboratory Evaluation; Assays; Total and Free Cortisol; Urinary Free Cortisol; Low-Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test; Midnight Serum …
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland, coordinating hormonal signals from the hypothalamus and peripheral circulation to maintain homeostasis in the body. Patients with pituitary dysfunction are faced with challenges unique to each stage of their life cycl…
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 pituitar…
The pituitary
The pituitary
The Pituitary, Fourth Edition
