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  • Title: [Hypophysis metastasis of a hypernephroma tumor revealed by a chiasma syndrome].
    Author: Djimi H, Donnio A, Ayeboua L, Vally P, Olindo S, Cabre P, Ventura E, Landau M, Richer R, Merle H.
    Journal: J Fr Ophtalmol; 2003 Nov; 26(9):976-9. PubMed ID: 14631284.
    Abstract:
    In a 45-year-old man with a hypernephroma tumor of the right kidney, a metastasis in the pituitary gland of this neoplasm was diagnosed 9 years after removal of this kidney. He complained of bitemporal hemianopsia and slight impairment of vision. A hypernephroma metastasis in the pituitary gland is very rare and few have been reported to date. In general, these metastases occur in cases with multiple metastasis to many organs, which suggests that the appearance of pituitary metastasis represents extensive disease. Many of these patients present diabetes insipidus. Visual defects are frequently associated. The Goldmann perimeter is important to detect visual field anomalies. MRI is the key radiological exam to localize the tumor. Surgery is the preferred treatment and should be undertaken quickly if visual function is affected. The histological exam should be made to confirm the diagnosis.
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