Pituitary Tumors Centers of Excellence.

Stefano Frara, Gemma Rodriguez-Carnero, Ana M Formenti, Miguel A Martinez-Olmos, Andrea Giustina, Felipe F Casanueva

Journal: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America 2021;49(3):553-564

PMID: 32741488

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Abstract

Pituitary tumors are common and require complex and sophisticated procedures for both diagnosis and therapy. To maintain the highest standards of quality, it is proposed to manage patients in pituitary tumors centers of excellence (PTCOEs) with patient-centric organizations, with expert clinical endocrinologists and neurosurgeons forming the core. That core needs to be supported by experts from different disciplines such as neuroradiology, neuropathology, radiation oncology, neuro-ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and trained nursing. To provide high-level medical care to patients with pituitary tumors, PTCOEs further pituitary science through research publication, presentation of results at meetings, and performing clinical trials.

Address: Institute of Endocrinology, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina Milano, 58, Milano, Milan 20132, Italy.; Division of Endocrinology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (USC/SERGAS), Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de Santiago (IDIS), Rúa da Choupana, S/N, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña 15706, Spain.; Division of Endocrinology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (USC/SERGAS), Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de Santiago (IDIS), Rúa da Choupana, S/N, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña 15706, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.; Division of Endocrinology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (USC/SERGAS), Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de Santiago (IDIS), Rúa da Choupana, S/N, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña 15706, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2020.05.010

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MeSH Terms: Adenoma, Cancer Care Facilities, Endocrinology, Humans, Medical Oncology, Patient-Centered Care, Pituitary Neoplasms, Precision Medicine, Quality Control, Quality of Health Care, Reference Standards