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Intracranial ectopic pituitary tumour.
A Goel1, A R Satoskar, R D Nagpal
1K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay, India.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Ectopic pituitary tumors outside the sella turcica are uncommon. This case report details a rare pituitary tumor in the sphenoid wing region presenting with increased intracranial pressure.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Endocrinology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Pituitary tumors typically arise within the sella turcica.
- Ectopic pituitary adenomas located outside the sella turcica are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms of elevated intracranial pressure.
- Computed tomography (CT) scans revealed a lesion in the sphenoid wing region, mimicking a meningioma.
- The lesion was identified as a vascular mass.
Findings:
- Surgical excision confirmed the lesion to be a pituitary tumor.
- Histopathological analysis verified the diagnosis of an ectopic pituitary adenoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering ectopic pituitary tumors in the differential diagnosis of sellar and parasellar masses.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and surgical planning.
- Further research into the etiology and behavior of ectopic pituitary tumors is warranted.