2012•Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric MedicineRequires access

The Pituitary Gland

James F. Lamb, John E. Morley

Abstract

Pituitary disorders including tumours and hypopituitarism are not rare in older persons. Diagnosis is often delayed. Pituitary tumours respond well to either surgical, radiation or medical therapies. Hypopituitarism is treated by hormonal replacement. Treatment in older persons with diabetes insipidus involves desmopressin. Alterations in water metabolism are common.

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Key concepts: Hypopituitarism, Diabetes insipidus, Desmopressin, Medicine, Pituitary gland, Pituitary tumors, Pituitary disorder, Radiation therapy