title: Pituitary disorders: an overview for the general physician.
abstract: The pituitary gland is responsible for the production of the trophic hormones that control normal homeostasis. The hyper- or hypofunction of one or more of these may result in a distinct pathological clinical presentation, particularly in the presence of macroadenoma. Most pituitary disorders, however, present with non-specific signs and symptoms. This review gives an overview of pituitary disorders, their causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: North Thames Central Rotation, Department of Endocrinology, University College London Hospitals, London NW1 2BU.
authors.forename: Natalia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Thorogood
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baldeweg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy