Twelve cases of pituitary metastasis: a case series and review of the literature

ConclusionsThe pituitary should not be overlooked as a site of metastasis and sellar symptoms may be the first presentation of neoplastic disease. Any biochemical or clinical sign of pituitary pathology in a patient with known cancer should raise suspicion for sellar metastasis. Moreover, the development of DI or ophthalmoplegia from any pituitary lesion is suggestive of metastatic disease even in patients with no known primary.

Source: Pituitary - July 5, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research