MRI of the Pituitary Gland
This clinically oriented book will familiarize the reader with all aspects of the diagnosis of tumors and other disorders of the pituitary gland by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The coverage includes acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, Rathke clef
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MRI of the Pituitary Gland
Jean-François Bonneville Fabrice Bonneville Françoise Cattin Sonia Nagi
MRI of the Pituitary Gland With a Foreword by A. Beckers
Jean-François Bonneville, MD Department of Endocrinology CHU Sart-Tilman Liège Belgium Fabrice Bonneville, MD, PhD Department of Neuroradiology University Hospital Paul Sabatier Toulouse France
Françoise Cattin, MD Department of Neuroradiology and Endovascular Therapy University Hospital of Besançon Besançon France Sonia Nagi, MD Faculty of Medicine National Institute of Neurology University of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
ISBN 978-3-319-29041-6 ISBN 978-3-319-29043-0 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-29043-0
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Foreword
The pituitary is a tiny and fascinating gland of extreme importance biologically, surrounded by an array of vital structures. Correct decisionmaking about the pituitary is of the utmost clinical importance. While we can infer pathology from hormonal profiles and clinical symptoms, neuroradiological images often provide us with the key information in planning correct treatment. Thankfully, this potentially confusing experience for the uninitiated is made far easier with the publication of MRI of the Pituitary Gland by Prof. Jean-Francois Bonneville and his co-authors. This new book is aimed at an audience far wider than just neuroradiologists, although they too will find much of interest therein. It is for all of us, particularly endocrinologists, who find ourselves faced regularly with clinical problems that may be related to pituitary pathology. The book covers all of the major topics of importance, building from the foundations of normal appearance and characteristics of the pituitary and surroun
