pituitary diseases

Pituitary disorders, including functioning and non-functioning adenomas, hypopituitarism, and diabetes insipidus, require specialist endocrinological and neurosurgical assessment. Transsphenoidal surgery is the primary treatment for most functioning tumours, with pharmacological therapy and radiotherapy as adjunctive options. Novel somatostatin receptor ligands and pasireotide-based regimens are expanding medical management options for acromegaly and Cushing's disease.