PitNET: pituitary neuroendocrine tumor; CP: craniopharyngioma; M: male; F: female; TCS: transcranial surgery; TSS: transsphenoidal surgery; CSF: cerebrospinal fluid; IGF-1: insulin-like growth factor-1; PRL: prolactin; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone; GH: growth hormone; ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone. The gene discussed is PRL; the disease is craniopharyngioma.