Hyperthyroidism is a common condition with a global prevalence of 0· 2–1· 3%. When
clinical suspicion of hyperthyroidism arises, it should be confirmed by biochemical tests (eg …

Importance Pituitary adenomas are neoplasms of the pituitary adenohypophyseal cell
lineage and include functioning tumors, characterized by the secretion of pituitary hormones …

Importance Pituitary adenomas may hypersecrete hormones or cause mass effects.
Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are important. Observations Prevalence of pituitary …

Background Pituitary tumours are common and easily treated by surgery or medical
treatment in most cases. However, a small subset of pituitary tumours does not respond to …

OBJECT An important prognostic factor for the surgical outcome and recurrence of a pituitary
adenoma is its invasiveness into parasellar tissue, particularly into the space of the …

Somatostatin, also known as somatotropin-release inhibitory factor, is a cyclopeptide that
exerts potent inhibitory actions on hormone secretion and neuronal excitability. Its …

Pituitary adenomas are common intracranial tumors that are mainly considered as benign.
Rarely, these tumors can exhibit an aggressive behavior, characterized by gross invasion of …

Thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas (TSH-omas) present with signs and symptoms of
hyperthyroidism and they are characterized by elevated serum levels of free thyroid …

Neuroendocrinology of bone is a new area of research based on the evidence that pituitary
hormones may directly modulate bone remodeling and metabolism. Skeletal fragility …

Background Several reports have described Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) secondary to
thyrotoxicosis. A complex interaction of central and peripheral catecholamines with thyroid …