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About the Pituitary format

Pituitary is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments, Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors, Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Pituitary 12:45–58

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Publishes research inPituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Adrenal Hormones and Disorders Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
ISSN1386-341X
Citation impact (2-yr)2.93
h-index99
i10-index1,338
Total citations60,942
Article processing charge$3,990
Top institutions publishing hereNeurological Surgery
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Pituitary per year

78
2014
72
2015
85
2016
73
2017
71
2018
94
2019
90
2020
83
2021
98
2022
76
2023
111
2024
137
2025

Citation impact of Pituitary by publication year

2.6K
2014
2.8K
2015
3.7K
2016
2.9K
2017
2.6K
2018
2.8K
2019
2.2K
2020
1.7K
2021
1.6K
2022
897
2023
614
2024
328
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Pituitary

Epidemiology of acromegaly: review of population studies

Aikaterini Lavrentaki, Alessandro Paluzzi, John Wass et al. · 14 Oct 2016

Acromegaly is a rare condition necessitating large population studies for the generation of reliable epidemiological data. In this review, we systematically analysed the epidemiological profile of this condition based on recently published population studies from various geographical areas. The total prevalence ranges between 2.8 and 13.7 cases per 100,000 people and the annual incidence rates…

Clinical factors involved in the recurrence of pituitary adenomas after surgical remission: a structured review and meta-analysis

Ferdinand Roelfsema, Nienke R. Biermasz, Alberto M. Pereira · 14 Sep 2011

To study the currently available data of recurrence rates of functioning and nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas following surgical cure and to analyze associated predisposing factors, which are not well established. A systematic literature search was conducted using Medline, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochran Library for studies reporting data on recurrence of pituitary adenoma after…

A consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly complications

Шломо Мелмед, Felipe F. Casanueva, Anne Klibanski et al. · 17 Aug 2012

In March 2011, the Acromegaly Consensus Group met to revise and update the guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly complications. The meeting was sponsored by the Pituitary Society and the European Neuroendocrinology Association and included experts skilled in the management of acromegaly. Complications considered included cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic, sleep apnea, bone diseases,…

Pituitary template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Pituitary format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Pituitary template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Pituitary use?
Pituitary uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Pituitary 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Pituitary?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Pituitary document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Pituitary template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Pituitary format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Pituitary?
Pituitary is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Pituitary template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Pituitary PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Pituitary template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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