What is endocrinology?

Pituitary gland issues

The pituitary gland is the master gland of the body. It secretes many hormones and is treated as part of endocrinology.

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland inside the neck. Medical issues are treated as part of endocrinology.

Some endocrine conditions can be more common based on genes or chromosomes, including Turner's syndrome.

Osteoporosis is where the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of bone tissue.

The adrenal glands are two very small but vital endocrine glands. Issues with the adrenal glands are treated as part of endocrinology.

Read about our expertise, research, treatment and care and how we treat cancer patients with neuroendocrine tumour at The Christie.