Hypopituitarism caused by a melanoma of the pituitary gland

J Clin Pathol. 1963 Mar;16(2):144-9. doi: 10.1136/jcp.16.2.144.

Abstract

A clinical and pathological description is given of a case of panhypopituitarism caused by a melanoma of the pituitary gland. The possible origins of a melanoma in this site are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma*
  • Adenoma, Chromophobe*
  • Humans
  • Hypopituitarism*
  • Melanoma*
  • Pituitary Gland*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms*