Multiple dural metastases from a pituitary adenoma. Case report.
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.
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Department of Neurosurgery, St. George's Hospital Medical School, Atkinson Morley's Hospital, University of London, England.
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Wilkins
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D004388:Dura Mater; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*