Acromegaly is a rare pituitary gland disorder with a high morbidity and mortality rate, and remission rates are difficult to predict. A study reviewed the pathology of pituitary glands from people with the disorder in an attempt to predict disease remission rates.
Researchers aimed to characterize pediatric sellar and suprasellar lesions that initially manifested as central diabetes insipidus, with the goal of improving differential diagnosis and early treatment initiation.
Investigators examined whether primary conservative monitoring is a safe strategy in patients with non-functioning pituitary adenomas.
Guideline focuses on surgical resection to normalize cortisol levels.
Adrenal insufficiency appears to impact patients differently and influences their beliefs about hydrocortisone replacement.
Proton irradiation is an effective treatment for functional pituitary adenomas, and hypopituitarism remains the primary adverse effect.
