Pituitary metastasis arising from hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report and update of the literature
Isaac Rodriguez,
Lena Vogel,
Constantin Dreher
et al.
Abstract:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common neoplasia and the third leading cause of cancer-associated deaths worldwide. Most cases arise in patients with cirrhosis, and early detection through periodic screening can make it potentially curable. The presence of extrahepatic metastases (EHM) affects treatment decisions and curability. The lungs are the most common site for EHM, followed by lymph nodes, bones, and the adrenal glands. Interestingly, approximately only 15 cases of HCC metastasizing to … Show more
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