Case Report: Pituitary metastasis from prostate adenocarcinoma: an integrated diagnosis via 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT and methylome analysis
This case highlights the importance of considering metastatic prostate cancer in the differential diagnosis of pituitary lesions, particularly when PSMA PET/CT shows focal uptake in atypical locations. Integration of histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular techniques, such as DNA-methylation profiling, was essential for confirming the diagnosis. Clinicians should remain vigilant for atypical metastatic presentations and leverage advanced diagnostic tools to ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal patient management.
Authors
- P. Tsantoulis
- G. Colarusso
- Valentina Garibotto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2422-698X)
- Kristóf Égervári (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6763-9069)
- Ismini Mainta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5296-0116)
- Aikaterini Fitsiori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4540-1428)
- Nicola Bianchetto Wolf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4447-4802)
Institutions
- University Hospital of Geneva (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1618256
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63