Metastases to pineal gland as first symptom of bronchogenic carcinoma: report on an case

Pathologica. 1996 Apr;88(2):137-8.

Abstract

Metastases of malignant tumors to the pineal gland have been described by some authors but remains an uncommon manifestation of malignancy. The primary tumor appeared to be lung and breast carcinomas. A case of adenocarcinoma of the lung with isolated pineal metastases is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pineal Gland* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed