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Yakoot Khan1, Noor Malik1, Saba I Awan2
1Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Cureus
|November 6, 2019
Summary
Pituitary adenomas with calcification are rare, often mistaken for other sellar lesions. Early identification through imaging is crucial for appropriate management and prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Pituitary adenomas are common sellar tumors, but calcification within them is exceptionally rare (0.2%-8% of cases).
- Distinguishing calcified pituitary adenomas from other sellar/suprasellar lesions like craniopharyngiomas is critical due to differing management and prognoses.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old male presented with a four-month history of vision deterioration.
- CT scan revealed a pituitary adenoma with calcification.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful transsphenoidal resection of the pituitary adenoma.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma with calcification.
Implications:
- Calcification in pituitary adenomas is an infrequent radiological finding that necessitates careful differentiation from other sellar masses.
- Accurate identification of pituitary adenomas with calcification guides appropriate medical and surgical treatment strategies, impacting patient outcomes.
