Knowledge on pituitary tumors is rapidly progressing. Basic research is on the verge of uncoding the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor genesis. The standard treatment modalities which include surgery, medical treatment and radiosurgery have been further developed and refined. Translational research offers options for innovative treatment concepts for pituitary tumors that are not controlled by standard treatment. Health service research addresses early diagnosis of pituitary tumors and aftercare in the post-treatment follow-up. Pituitary tumors are an example par excellence of a disease that involves multiple medical disciplines and requires an interdisciplinary approach
