An authoritative resource on the function, dysfunction and treatment of the pituitary. Featuring over 400 illustrations and tables, the healthcare professional will gain a visual understanding of the material in the text. Endocrinologists and specialists from around the world present accurate and current information by: providing 21 newly revised in-depth chapters, including a new chapter on Pituitary Surgery; addressing innovative topics such as new hormone discoveries and new therapeutic advances; answering the need for a single text devoted to basic physiology and clinical aspects of pituitary function and disease.