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R Huss1, W Wichmann, P Greminger
1Departement für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|October 30, 1990
Summary
A patient with pituitary gland carcinoma experienced panhypopituitarism. Despite initial surgery, the tumor progressed from an adenoma to WHO grade III carcinoma, confirmed histologically.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neuro-oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pituitary gland tumors can present with hormonal deficiencies.
- Surgical resection is a primary treatment for pituitary adenomas.
Observation:
- A 34-year-old patient developed panhypopituitarism.
- Initial surgical extirpation of a non-secreting pituitary adenoma was unsuccessful.
Findings:
- The patient relapsed clinically and morphologically within six months.
- Histological confirmation revealed progression from adenoma to WHO grade III carcinoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for pituitary adenomas to undergo malignant transformation.
- Aggressive monitoring and treatment strategies may be necessary for aggressive pituitary tumors.