Breast cancer metastatic to the pituitary gland: a case report

Breast cancer metastatic to the pituitary gland: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metastases to the pituitary gland are rare events, and usually indicate widespread malignant disease. The lung and the breast are the most common sites of primary tumors that metastasize to the pituitary gland.</p> <p>Met...

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Main Authors: Spinelli Gian, Lo Russo Giuseppe, Miele Evelina, Prinzi Natalie, Tomao Federica, Antonelli Manila, Giangaspero Felice, Stati Valeria, Strudel Martina, Tomao Silverio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Pituitary metastases
Follow-up
Controversial diagnosis
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/137

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