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Rapidly progressing giant invasive prolactinoma.

R H Care1, V S Sunkaraneni, J Theaker

  • 1ENT, Christchurch Hospital, Addington, New Zealand. rachelcare@doctors.net.uk

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 19, 2012
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Giant invasive prolactinoma, a rare pituitary tumor, can present unusually as a nasopharyngeal mass. This case highlights a unique presentation mimicking sinusitis, expanding the known clinical spectrum of these tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Giant prolactinomas are rare pituitary tumors, accounting for 0.5-4.4% of all pituitary tumors.
  • They are more prevalent in men and typically manifest with endocrine dysfunction or neurological symptoms.

Observation:

  • This report details an exceptionally rare case of a giant invasive prolactinoma presenting as a nasopharyngeal tumor.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with sinusitis and a nasopharyngeal mass.

Findings:

  • This is the first documented instance of a giant prolactinoma presenting with symptoms mimicking sinusitis and a nasopharyngeal tumor.
  • The case underscores the diverse and sometimes atypical clinical presentations of giant prolactinomas.

Implications:

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  • This case expands the differential diagnosis for nasopharyngeal masses and sinusitis.
  • It emphasizes the importance of considering pituitary tumors in the evaluation of unexplained nasopharyngeal symptoms, even in the absence of typical endocrine or neurological deficits.