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Maleeha Ahmad

Loma Linda University United States of America

Dr. Ahmad is a distinguished transatlantic neurosurgeon renowned for her expertise in various facets of neurosurgery, including general neurosurgery, the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, and the practice of stereotactic radiosurgery. She holds the esteemed title of fellow at both the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ahmad's academic journey began at the University of Southampton School of Medicine, England, where she graduated with distinction. She subsequently completed her neurosurgical residency with the Yorkshire and Humber School of Surgery, England. Following this, she further honed her skills through a Skull Base and Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Geisinger Health Systems, USA. Her expertise expanded with specialized training in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University, USA. Not only is Dr. Ahmad a distinguished practitioner, but she is also the author of neurosurgical textbooks. She holds prominent editorial positions with international neurosurgical journals, showcasing her dedication to advancing the field. Dr. Ahmad has spearheaded collaborative academic initiatives and clinical trials on global, regional, and hospital levels, contributing significantly to the neurosurgical community. In her current role as a faculty member at Loma Linda University Health Systems, USA, Dr. Ahmad continues to incorporate cutting-edge technology, including elements of artificial intelligence, and embraces hybrid surgical approaches to further enhance her neurosurgical practice and clinical expertise.

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Latest work with IntechOpen by Maleeha Ahmad

This book, The Pituitary Gland - An Overview of Pathophysiology and Current Management Techniques, provides a comprehensive overview of key pituitary diseases and their profound impact across a diverse spectrum of medical disciplines. It explores acromegaly management, presenting the latest treatment guidelines and precision-based management techniques. It also discusses neurosurgical operative techniques to ensure adequate decompression of the optic chiasm, providing useful information for both surgical and non-surgical practitioners. The book also examines the critical topic of fertility preservation. Finally, it offers a complementary perspective on pituitary gland stimulation and activation. This book promises an engaging and informative journey for all curious minds in the medical and academic spheres.

The Pituitary Gland

The Pituitary Gland

Edited by Maleeha Ahmad

Chapters authored

Acromegaly: Overview and Current Management Options

By Maleeha Ahmad and Robert J. Weil

Growth-hormone-producing pituitary adenomas in adults will be the focus of this review acromegaly is a disorder caused by pathologically excess levels of growth hormone (GH), nearly always secondary to a pituitary somatotroph adenoma, which account for 10–20% of all pituitary adenomas. Acromegaly is a pan-systemic disease, including but not limited to effects of excess growth hormone on the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and reproductive systems. This raises the concern for clinicians and patients alike in diagnosing the underlying disease when multiple systems are involved. Numerous organ systems may be differentially affected, and the multiplicity of signs and symptoms possibly overlap with other conditions, with the typically slow progression of the disease, it may take years from the initiation of biochemical GH excess before a diagnosis of acromegaly is made. The goal of effective treatment of acromegaly is to eliminate hypersecretion of GH and normalize the production of IGF-1 while preserving normal pituitary function. Medication, radiotherapy, and surgery, often in combination, and over time, are required to mitigate, reduce, and eliminate the morbidity and excess, premature mortality caused by GH elevation.

Part of the book: The Pituitary Gland

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