Human Hypothalamus

The Human Hypothalamus: Neuroendocrine Disorders, Volume 181 in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series

Provides comprehensive summaries of recent research on the brain and nervous system as they relate to clinical neurology. This volume summarizes the role of the hypothalamus in neuroendocrine disorders, identifying the mechanism of action, disorder etiology, and best practices for assessment and treatment.

Disorders covered include pituitary hypothalamic disorders of development and growth, hypothalamic tumor related disorders, hypothalamic autoimmune disorders and infection, disorders of vasopressin, water and sodium homeostasis, eating disorders, and gonadotropic hormone regulation disorders.

Key Topics

Discusses the importance of the hypothalamus in human growth and development

Reviews hypothalamic related tumors, as well as pituitary, autoimmune, vasopressin and hormone regulation disorders

Includes metabolic and eating disorders

Identifies mechanisms of disease action and etiology

Provides best practice information for assessment and treatment