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ea0099ep696 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024

A pituitary metastasis from occult neuroendocrine carcinoma

Demarchis Luigi , Chiloiro Sabrina , Paolo Mattogno Pier , Giampietro Antonella , Grazia Maratta Maria , Lauretti Liverana , Schinzari Giovanni , Calandrelli Rosalinda , Gaudino Simona , Rindi Guido , Olivi Alessandro , Tortora Giampaolo , Doglietto Francesco , De Marinis Laura , Pontecorvi Alfredo , Bianchi Antonio , Gessi Marco

Background: Pituitary metastases are rare findings and account for 1% of surgically treated pituitary lesions. Despite the low incidence, given the frequent compression exerted on surrounding structures, pituitary metastases can present with major symptoms such as headache, visual disturbances and visual field. Ultimately, damage to the pituitary gland may be associated with electrolyte disturbances.Clinical case: A 57-year-old male patient was admitted ...
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Endocrine Abstracts
ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
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