Pituitary Disorders

As with any gland or organ system, the pituitary gland serves as a site for several disease processes. Some originate within the gland itself, while others relate to infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic processes that arise elsewhere and either involve or compromise the gland in some way. In past works by Dr. Lewis S. Blevins, Jr., he covers most aspects of pituitary tumors, diabetes insipidus, and hypopituitarism in our series of books; however, "Pituitary Disorders" is different—it provides detailed reviews of several other conditions. While some were mentioned in previous books, this represents a deep dive into the world of neuroendocrine practice. These conditions are fascinating, broad in scope, and constitute approximately 40% of patients seen in Dr. Blevins Jr.'s clinics.