Tumors of the Pituitary Gland

The authors' vast experience has led to new understanding of many aspects of pituitary pathology. With modern immunostaining and molecular techniques, classification of pituitary disease is becoming easier.

Furthermore, the availability of targeted therapies has augmented the role of the pathologist in determining an accurate diagnosis.

This updated volume addresses modern techniques and their application to treatment of pituitary neoplasms but retains the detailed foundation of morphology in a lushly illustrated tome, the cornerstone of the AFIP fascicles.

Who are the authors of "Tumors of the Pituitary Gland - AFIP Atlas of Tumor and Non tumor Pathology, Series 5" ?

Dr. Sylvia Asa, Clinician-Scientist Endocrine Pathologist, studies endocrine tumors to improve diagnosis and identify targets for therapy. Appointed to the Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto in 1985, she was promoted to Professor in 1998. In 2019, she joined Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Heading the largest academic pathology department in Canada at UHN in 2000-2015, she made innovative changes, emphasizing subspecialization, biobanking and digital pathology.

Dr. Arie Perry, director of neuropathology at UCSF (University of California San Francisco, California) , specializes in diagnosing benign and cancerous tumors of the nervous system, including those of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. He is also a specialist in classifying the molecular genetics of the tumors, which can be used to help determine the best treatment. He maintains an international consultation service for challenging cases involving brain tumor diagnosis.