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Endocrinology in the time of COVID-19: Management of pituitary tumours.
Fleseriu, Maria; Dekkers, Olaf M; Karavitaki, Niki.
  • Fleseriu M; Departments of Medicine (Endocrinology) and Neurological Surgery and Pituitary Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
  • Dekkers OM; Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.
  • Karavitaki N; Department of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Eur J Endocrinol ; 183(1): G17-G23, 2020 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-205229
ABSTRACT
Patients with pituitary tumours, ensuing hormonal abnormalities and mass effects are usually followed in multidisciplinary pituitary clinics and can represent a management challenge even during the times of non-pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has put on hold routine medical care for hundreds of millions of patients around the globe, while many pituitary patients' evaluations cannot be delayed for too long. Furthermore, the majority of patients with pituitary tumours have co-morbidities potentially impacting the course and management of COVID-19 (e.g. hypopituitarism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity and cardiovascular disease). Here, we summarize some of the diagnostic and management dilemmas encountered, and provide guidance on safe and as effective as possible delivery of care in the COVID-19 era. We also attempt to address how pituitary services should be remodelled in the event of similar crises, while maintaining or even improving patient outcomes. Regular review of these recommendations and further adjustments are needed, depending on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic status. We consider that the utilization of successful models of pituitary multidisciplinary care implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic should continue after the crisis is over by using the valuable and exceptional experience gained during these challenging times.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pituitary Neoplasms / Pneumonia, Viral / Pituitary Apoplexy / Adenoma / Coronavirus Infections / Dopamine Agonists / Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Neurosurgical Procedures / Pandemics Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Eur J Endocrinol Journal subject: Endocrinology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: EJE-20-0473

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pituitary Neoplasms / Pneumonia, Viral / Pituitary Apoplexy / Adenoma / Coronavirus Infections / Dopamine Agonists / Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Neurosurgical Procedures / Pandemics Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Eur J Endocrinol Journal subject: Endocrinology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: EJE-20-0473