Where does pituitary cancer spread to?

Pituitary cancer spreads equally to areas both inside the brain and outside the brain. Common sites of spread (metastasis) include: other parts of the brain and brain blood vessels. spinal cord.

What does the neurohypophysis do?

The neurohypophysis is the structural foundation of a neuro-humoral system coordinating fluid balance and reproductive function through the action of two peptide hormones: vasopressin and oxytocin.

Do pituitary tumors metastasize?

The pituitary fossa is an uncommon site for metastatic tumor spread. Metastatic lesions to the sellar area derived mostly from breast, lung, renal, prostate, and colon cancers, and rarely from other solid and hematologic malignancies. Almost every cancer has been reported as a source of pituitary metastasis.

Can a tumor in the bladder be benign?

Tumors can be either benign (not malignant or cancerous) or cancerous (malignant, out-of-control cell growth). Bladder cancer or bladder tumors are relatively common in the United States, and most bladder tumors are cancerous. Bladder cancer signs and symptoms may include the following:

What can cause cancer in the urothelium of the bladder?

When full, the cells stretch out. The cells can then be reached by urinary chemicals (e.g. from cigarette smoke) that may cause bladder cancer. If bladder cancer affects only the urothelium it is called superficial or non-invasive. Bladder cancers may spread into deeper bladder layers, becoming more difficult to treat.

Can a bladder tumor be removed after a biopsy?

Bladder tumor biopsy and resection is a successful treatment for early stage bladder cancer. It can prevent cancer from spreading into the bladder muscle wall. Invasive bladder cancers that spread require more extensive treatment. However, bladder cancer often comes back (like colon polyps or skin warts).

Can a smooth muscle tumor grow in the bladder?

on bladder leiomyomas, they account for less than 1 percent of all bladder tumors. Leiomyomas form in the smooth muscle cells. Those that develop in the bladder can continue to grow and may result in symptoms such as obstruction of the urinary tract.