Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2024; 12(28): 6155-6158
Published online Oct 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i28.6155
Pituitary metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma
Xue-Jian Wang
Xue-Jian Wang, Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, Nantong 226000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: All prepared by Wang XJ.
Supported by the Science and Technology Program of Nantong Health Committee, No. MA2019003, and No. MA2021017; Science and Technology Program of Nantong City, No. Key003, and No. JCZ2022040; Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, No. KD2021JYYJYB025, No. KD2022KYJJZD019, and No. KD2022KYJJZD022.
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Corresponding author: Xue-Jian Wang, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, No. 666 Shengli Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong 226000, Jiangsu Province, China. 6841441@163.com
Received: April 22, 2024
Revised: June 4, 2024
Accepted: June 24, 2024
Published online: October 6, 2024
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Abstract

Pituitary tumor is a common neuroendocrine tumor, but there are also rare clinical metastases at this site, which are generally transferred from extrabellar tumors. Although the clinical incidence is low, the prognosis is poor. The purpose of this editorial is to discuss further the relevant knowledge of pituitary metastases and remind clinicians to prevent missed diagnosis and improve the prognosis of these patients.

Keywords: Editorial; Pituitary metastasis; Metastatic tumor; Diagnosis; Treatment; Missed diagnosis

Core Tip: Pituitary tumor is a common neuroendocrine tumor, but there are also rare clinical metastases at this site. Pituitary metastasis is rare, but once it occurs, the consequences are serious.