Hypopituitarism as the presenting feature of bronchogenic carcinoma with metastases to the pituitary gland

Hypopituitarism as the presenting feature of bronchogenic carcinoma with metastases to the pituitary gland

Tumours metastasizing to the pituitary gland are uncommon. Symptomatic patients with pituitary metastases can present with diabetes insipidus, headache, visual field defects and/or anterior pituitary hormonal dysfunction. Treatment options for pituitary metastases include, surgical resection, crania...

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Main Authors: Philip C Johnston, Neil R Black, Joe McIlroy, Rose Sharkey, Angela Garvey, John R Lindsay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Bronchogenic carcinoma
hypopituitarism
pituitary metastases
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2013;volume=17;issue=1;spage=167;epage=169;aulast=Johnston

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