Pituitary Metastasis of Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor Mimicking Pituitary Adenoma: a Case Report
10.13104/imri.2021.25.3.183
- Author:
Ju Yeon LEE
1
;
Ha Youn KIM
;
In Kyu YU
;
Seong Min KIM
;
Hyun-Jin SON
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2021;25(3):183-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Tumors that metastasize to the pituitary gland are unusual and metastasis of neuroendocrine neoplasm to the sellar region is extremely rare. We report a 59-yearold man with pituitary metastasis from pulmonary carcinoid tumor who presented with left progressive deterioration of visual field. Sellar dynamic magnetic resonance imaging revealed an enhancing sellar mass invading the left cavernous sinus. We report this unusual case with a review of the relevant literature.
