[Breast adenocarcinoma metastatic to the pituitary gland: report of a case]

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 1996 Mar;54(1):124-6. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x1996000100021.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

A case of breast adenocarcinoma metastatic to the pituitary gland in a 57-year-old Brazilian female is presented. The computerized imaging may cause differential diagnostic confusion between a benign primary pituitary process and metastatic disease. Resolution of doubts by surgery is important for determining appropriate treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / secondary*