| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Intro; Dedication; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Macroprolactinoma: Diagnosis and Management inaPatient with Infertility; Case Presentation; My Management; Assessment and Diagnosis; Management; Outcome; References; Chapter 2: Macroprolactinoma: Alternatives toDopamine Agonist Therapy forTreatment of Macroprolactinomas inPatients Who Present with Psychotic Symptoms; Case Presentation; My Management Options; Assessment and Diagnosis; Management; Outcome; References; Chapter 3: Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenoma: Management; Case Presentation; My Management |
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Assessment and DiagnosisManagement; Outcome; References; Chapter 4: Cushing's Disease: Common Pitfalls inDiagnosis; Case Presentation; My Management; Assessment and Diagnosis; Pitfalls intheUse of24-h Urine Collection forFree Cortisol; Pitfalls intheUse of Late-Night Salivary Cortisol Levels; Pitfalls intheUse oftheLow-Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test; Management; Outcome; References; Chapter 5: Management of Cushing's Disease; Case Presentation; Our Management Options; Management of Cushing's Disease; The Role of Bilateral Adrenalectomy inCushing's Disease |
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Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Hypercortisolism DuringPregnancyTreatment Options inWomen with Cushing's Disease Planning toConceive; Outcome; References; Chapter 6: Acromegaly: Diagnosis and Management inPatients Who Present with Discrepancy Between IGF-1 and GH; Case Presentation; My Management; Assessment and Diagnosis; Management; Outcome; References; Chapter 7: Acromegaly and Diabetes Mellitus: Special Considerations; Case Presentation; My Management; Assessment and Diagnosis; Management; Outcome; References |
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Chapter 8: Gigantism: Management of Fatigue and Daytime Sleepiness After Surgery and Radiation inAdolescents with GH Secreting AdenomaCase Presentation; My Management Options; Assessment and Diagnosis; Management; Outcome; References; Chapter 9: A Rare Entity: TSH-Secreting Adenoma; Case Presentation; My Management; Epidemiology; Diagnosis; Management; Outcome; References; Index |
| Summary |
Comprised of cases presenting diverse clinical scenarios involving pituitary tumors and related conditions, this concise, practical casebook provides clinical endocrinologists with the best real-world strategies to properly diagnose and treat the various presentations and symptoms they may encounter in daily practice. Discussing macroprolactinoma, non-functioning adenoma, TSH-secreting adenoma, Cushing's disease and acromegaly, each chapter is a case that provides a unique clinical presentation of a patient's symptoms and clinical findings, diagnostic work-up and the thought process involved in navigating the treatment options, as well as the supporting evidence. Cases included illustrate different types of tumors, related disorders and special situations and considerations, in addition to various management strategies, complications and outcomes, with helpful clinical pearls and pitfalls. Pragmatic and reader-friendly, Pituitary Tumors: A Clinical Casebook is written by experts in the field and is designed to facilitate and guide endocrinologists in the sometimes challenging decision-making process by presenting real case scenarios that span the spectrum of pituitary tumor presentations and treatment options |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September, 17, 2018) |
| Subject |
Pituitary gland -- Tumors.
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Pituitary Neoplasms
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Endocrinology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Pituitary gland -- Tumors
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nachtigall, Lisa B, editor
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| ISBN |
9783319909097 |
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3319909096 |
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9783319909080 |
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3319909088 |
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