Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Silent somatotroph Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumours (PitNETs) are extremely rare (2−3% of surgically treated pituitary tumours) and data on their natural history and outcomes are scarce.Aim: To review systematically the cases of these tumours presenting in our Centre.Patients and methods: Patients with this diagnosis were identified from our Pituitary Registry and clinical/laboratory/imaging data were collected ...

Background: Metastatic disease in the pituitary (PM) is uncommon and the published literature mainly involves case reports and small case series. We aimed to analyze presenting manifestations and outcomes of patients diagnosed with PM in our pituitary centre.Methods: Retrospective review of our Pituitary Registry to identify patients with PM from 2006 to present. Clinical, radiological, and pathological data were collected and analysed.<p class="abst...

Introduction: Functioning gonadotroph adenomas (FGAs) are very rare tumours secreting biologically active gonadotropins. In males, typically, FSH levels are elevated, whereas LH and testosterone are variable. Herein, we present three males with elevated, normal or low testosterone at diagnosis.Cases: Case 1:42-year-old man with two-year history of visual impairment. Bitemporal hemianopia was confirmed. Imaging showed macroadenoma compressing optic chiasm...