label: Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Endocrine Glands
label_lc: metastatic malignant neoplasm in the endocrine glands
description: A malignant neoplasm that has spread from its original site of growth to an endocrine gland. Representative examples include metastases to pituitary and adrenal glands that result in diabetes insipidus and adrenal insufficiency, respectively. Representative examples of primary tumors metastasizing to endocrine glands include breast carcinomas, lung carcinomas, and melanomas.