Abstract:Introduction: Pituitary Metastases (MTS) are infrequently seen in clinical practice. The incidence ranges from 0.14 to 28%. Breast and lung cancer are the primary sites that most frequently metastasize to sellar region, between the sixth and seventh decades of life. Most cases are diagnosed in patients with advanced malignant disease, however, in 20-30%, symptoms of pituitary involvement can precede the diagnosis of the primary tumor. Objectives: To evaluate symptoms at presentation, hormonal, radiological and… Show more
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