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ea0013p97 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2007

Endocrine hypofunction as a consequence of metastatic cancer

Srinivasan R , Flood J , Thomas SM , Brackenridge AL , Carroll PV , Powrie JK

Introduction: Endocrine deficiency as a result of glandular infiltration by metastatic cancer is considered rare. Metastases to the adrenal cortex are relatively common and we present the clinical presentation and radiological appearances of cases involving pituitary and adrenal metastases.Case histories: Case 1: An 84 year old male with bronchogenic carcinoma presented with lethargy, polyuria and dehydration. The serum Na+ was 156 mmol...