This chapter details the normal anatomy and histology of the pituitary gland, as well as the
pathology of the pituitary adenomas. Most pituitary adenomas are non-invasive, benign …

Abstract Introduction: Pituitary adenomas (PAs), also known as a pituitary neuroendocrine
tumours (PitNET), are usually benign tumours of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and …

Background Pituitary adenoma (PA), though rare, has seen increased incidence with
widespread MRI use, enabling incidental diagnosis. Prevalence is approximately 1 case per …

Purpose Asymptomatic patients with clinically non-functional pituitary neuroendocrine
tumors (CNF-PitNETs) are usually followed up. However, the natural course of CNF-PitNETs …

Background Surgical decompression is the recommended treatment for patients with non-
functioning pituitary macroadenomas (NFPMAs) with associated visual impairment. Other …

Background Pituitary adenomas comprise clinical and pathological characteristics of
functional and non-functional subtypes. To enhance our understanding of diagnostic …

Magnetic resonance imaging is the mainstay imaging modality of choice in the assessment,
treatment planning and follow-up of pituitary adenomas (PAs). Pituitary adenomas are …

Objective Silent corticotroph tumors are a pituitary neuroendocrine tumor subtype of
corticotroph lineage that do not clinically express Cushing's disease. The silencing of this …

Aggressive pituitary tumors lie between pituitary adenomas and carcinomas, displaying a
particular behavior, with invasion, resistance to conventional therapy and early recurrence …

Rare endocrine conditions present specific diagnostic and management challenges for
healthcare providers, one of which is the understudied transition of care. Despite the need …