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Efficacy of standard methods in the treatment of prolactin-secreting pituitary carcinoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pituitary carcinoma (metastatic neuroendocrine tumor of the pituitary gland) is the pituitary tumor with confirmed craniospinal and/or systemic metastases. These tumors are extremely rare accounting for only 0.1% to 0.5% of all pituitary tumours and are characterized by high mortality. In the presented case, pituitary carcinoma with intracranial metastasis was diagnosed in a young patient 25 years after manifestation of an aggressive recurrent prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor. Standard therapy (removal of metastasis, radiation therapy, cabergoline therapy) resulted in a long-term remission of the disease.

Source: Problems of Endocrinology

DOI: 10.14341/probl13401

Authors: L. I. Astafyeva, P. L. Kalinin, Y. Y. Trunin, G. L. Kobyakov, Y. G. Sidneva

Institution: Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute

Language: English

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404134457

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