Multiple dural metastases from a pituitary adenoma. Case report

J Neurosurg. 1994 Oct;81(4):624-6. doi: 10.3171/jns.1994.81.4.0624.

Abstract

Only 12 cases of pituitary tumors that metastasized within the central nervous system have been reported. A further case is presented in which the histology of the multiple dural metastases remained identical to that of the original tumor, a pituitary adenoma. The authors discuss management of these rare lesions that appear histologically benign.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Dura Mater*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology*