This conference will present the newest approaches and techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary adenomas, including acromegaly and Cushing’s disease. Diagnosis and treatment will be covered from the interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective of endocrinology, radiology, neuro-ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology. Didactic presentations will include case discussions. The conference format, although virtual will provide a significant opportunity for interaction with expert faculty. A simulcast of transsphenoidal surgery will occur throughout the conference with real-time discussion and case review of the progress on the day of surgery, post-op management, surveillance and follow-up care. Participants will leave with up-to-date, practical information and written resources including: DDAVP stimulation protocol for Cushing’s disease localization, perioperative glucocorticoid and salt-water monitoring protocol, clinic note templates, laboratory testing panels, "Sick Day Rules" letter for patients with adrenal insufficiency. These materials will have immediate clinical application and help streamline care of pituitary patients at the office and during hospitalizations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES – CME
Upon completion of this conference, participants should be able to:
Evaluate a sellar mass to determine if it is a pituitary adenoma or other lesion
Identify the value and limits of MRI in evaluating a sellar mass
List the potential and limits of endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma
Manage, medically, a patient following endonasal surgery
List the different types of radiation, including linear accelerator (IMRT, Cyberknife), gamma radiation, (Gamma Knife) and proton beam
Treat, medically, patients who have acromegaly and Cushing’s disease
Apply multidisciplinary, interprofessional and interdisciplinary approach in the management of pituitary disease
LEARNING OBJECTIVES – PATIENTS
Upon completion of this course patients, families and advocates will be able to:
Identify the latest advances in pituitary tumor treatment
Demonstrate familiarity with the terminology and technical aspects of pituitary tumor care
Demonstrate patient-active behavior in working with the healthcare team to make ongoing treatment decisions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity has been designed for endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists, gynecologists, general radiologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents and fellows. Additionally, patients and their caregivers, family members, advocates and members of the public who may benefit from understanding current innovative approaches to pituitary tumor care are invited.
For additional information please contact Hyacen Putmon.
