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ea0019p226 | Pituitary | SFEBES2009

Metastatic renal cell carcinoma masquerading as a vascular pituitary tumour

Sankar Erukulapati Ravi , Kane P , Mada S , Padmanabhan R , Rao P , Nag S

Introduction: Metastases to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland account for 1–2% of sella masses. The primary malignancy may be occult at the time of diagnosis and metastatic lesions are often detected incidentally. We present a case of metastatic renal cell carcinoma presenting as a vascular pituitary tumour.Case history: A 68-year-old lady presented with headaches and diplopia secondary to right abducent nerve palsy. CT Angiography revealed an in...