Solitary pituitary metastasis from breast cancer masquerading as a pituitary macroadenoma: a report of 2 rare cases

A history of a malignancy should raise the suspicion for metastatic disease in patients presenting with a lesion in the sellar region accompanied by symptoms. Due to its low incidence, diagnosing PM preoperatively is challenging. This case report aims to raise awareness among healthcare providers that this condition is crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis.

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Gland Surgery
Published
2024-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.21037/gs-24-284
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1
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Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
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Solitary pituitary metastasis from breast cancer masquerading as a pituitary macroadenoma: a report of 2 rare cases

Xianchu Peng, Lushan Peng
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Gland Surgery
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
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Solitary pituitary metastasis from breast cancer masquerading as a pituitary macroadenoma: a report of 2 rare cases

Xianchu Peng, Lushan Peng
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Abstract

A history of a malignancy should raise the suspicion for metastatic disease in patients presenting with a lesion in the sellar region accompanied by symptoms. Due to its low incidence, diagnosing PM preoperatively is challenging. This case report aims to raise awareness among healthcare providers that this condition is crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis.

Gland SurgeryVol. 13(10)
Central South University (CN), Xiangya Hospital Central South University (CN)
Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 32%
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
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