Malignant growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma with hematogenous dural metastasis: case report

Neurosurgery. 1988 Jun;22(6 Pt 1):1091-4. doi: 10.1227/00006123-198806010-00023.

Abstract

A rare case of growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma with hematogenous metastasis to the dura mater of the cerebral convexity is presented. Immunohistological staining was essential to the diagnosis. The histological findings demonstrated that the metastasis was blood-borne. Extensive removal of the tumor and postoperative chemotherapy resulted in partial remission. The mechanism of metastasis, the histological findings, the treatment, and the prognosis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma* / metabolism
  • Adenoma* / secondary
  • Adenoma* / surgery
  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Growth Hormone / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Pituitary Neoplasms*

Substances

  • Growth Hormone