Anterior pituitary tumours (APTs) are usually benign but sometimes exhibit aggressive behaviour. In very rare cases, they metastasize and are termed pituitary carcinomas. Here, the authors provide an overview of APTs and pituitary carcinomas, including their epidemiology, diagnosis, predictive markers, and current and emerging therapeutic approaches.
- Gérald Raverot
- Mirela Diana Ilie
- Thierry Brue