As with any gland or organ system, the pituitary gland serves as a site for several disease processes. Some originate within the gland itself, while others relate to infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic processes that arise elsewhere and either involve or compromise the gland in some way. In past works by Dr. Lewis S. Blevins, Jr., he covers most aspects of pituitary tumors, diabetes insipidus, and hypopituitarism in our series of books; however, 'Pituitary Disorders' is different-it provides detailed reviews of several other conditions. While some were mentioned in previous books, this represents a deep dive into the world of neuroendocrine practice. These conditions are fascinating, broad in scope, and constitute approximately 40% of patients seen in Dr. Blevins Jr.'s clinics.
Lewis S. Blevins Jr., M.D., is a neuroendocrinologist and professor of medicine and neurological surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the medical director of the California Center for Pituitary Disorders at the University of California, San Francisco, and is the co-founder of Pituitary World News. He has authored and edited several books on topics including acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome, the art of neuroendocrinology, Cushing's, diabetes insipidus, pituitary tumors, and hypopituitarism. Additionally, he has published a travelogue regarding his experiences in Ireland and is currently writing a science fiction novel. |
