Full Description
In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Benjamin T. Ristau and Alexander Kutikov bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Management of Adrenal Pathology. Top experts provide coverage of adrenal physiology and pathophysiology, with specific attention paid to challenging medical management issues such as how to handle adrenal incidentalomas in urologic practice, nuances of adrenal metabolic workup, technical challenges and techniques for adrenal venous sampling, and surgical techniques. In addition, the issue will feature a patient perspective on living with pheochromocyoma and opportunities for advocacy.
adrenal anatomy and physiology; adrenal androgens: hypersecretion and blockade; nuances of adrenal metabolic workup; rare adrenal tumors and adrenal metastasis; living with pheochromocytoma: a patient's perspective; and much more
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on comprehensive medical and surgical management of adrenal pathology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Contents
Adrenal Anatomy and Physiology
Evaluation of the Adrenal Mass in Urologic Practice
Primary Hypercortisolism
Primary Hyperaldosteronism: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Review of Adrenal Androgen Synthesis, Hypersecretion, and Blockade
Pheochromocytoma and Paragangliomas: Current Management Strategies
Nuances of Adrenal Metabolic Workup
Adrenal Venous Sampling: Practical Insights and Case Studies
Adrenal Surgery: Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Approaches
Update on Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Rare Adrenal Tumors and Adrenal Metastasis
Education and Advocacy for Patients with Adrenal Disorders
