This book presents the state of the art in the pathophysiology diagnosis and therapy of
hypothalamic and pituitary disorders. After an introduction devoted to the physiology of the
neuroendocrine control of the hypothalamic-pituitary unit the diverse disorders involving
hormonal excess or deficiency are systematically addressed axis by axis. For each disorder
pathophysiology clinical presentation and management are discussed in detail. In addition
individual chapters focus on the neuroendocrinology of energy homeostasis and of bone
metabolism metabolic derangement secondary to pituitary dysfunction and pituitary control of
the endocrine pancreas. While the focus of the book is predominantly on pathophysiological and
clinical aspects due attention is also devoted to potential diagnostic and therapeutic
innovations. The book is intended as a major reference for endocrinologists and basic and
clinical scientists.
