Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Glaucoma: Overview

Glaucoma: Overview

Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. The human eye has various components, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and optic nerve. Aqueous humor is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary body in the posterior chamber and flows through the trabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm, maintaining normal intraocular pressure. The trabecular meshwork and the canal...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Enhancer RNA Transcription Near Segmentation Gene Enhancers Can Be Analyzed In Situ Using FISH.

G3 (Bethesda, Md.)·2026

Same author

Late-onset vascular and tumor complications after childhood brain radiotherapy: A rare case of dual sequelae.

Radiology case reports·2026

Same author

Hyperenhancing paravertebral mass in an adolescent: A rare presentation of unicentric Castleman disease.

Radiology case reports·2026

Same author

Spatiotemporal analysis of genetic perturbations reveals a genetic cascade driving Tribolium gap gene initialization.

Biology open·2025

Same author

Traumatic basal ganglia hemorrhage in the pediatric population.

Radiology case reports·2025

Same author

Co-occurrence of cerebral arteriovenous malformation and jugular bulb dehiscence as the etiology of pulsatile tinnitus: A case report.

Radiology case reports·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 28, 2026

Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas

Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas

Published on: January 17, 2018

Xanthomatous hypophysitis with optic chiasm edema: First documented clinical case.

Aaron Maymin¹, Moriyah Naama Shacham¹, Daniel Masri¹

¹Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 4805 Ft. Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA.

Radiology Case Reports

|February 27, 2026

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Xanthomatous hypophysitis, a rare pituitary inflammation, can mimic tumors. This case highlights unique MRI findings, including optic chiasm edema, aiding diagnosis of this challenging condition.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Neurology
Radiology

Background:

Xanthomatous hypophysitis is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the pituitary gland.
It often presents with symptoms mimicking cystic pituitary adenomas, posing diagnostic challenges.

Keywords:

Headache Hypophysitis Rathke’s cleft cyst Xanthomatous

More Related Videos

Role of Diffusion MRI Tractography in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Role of Diffusion MRI Tractography in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Published on: July 5, 2021

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Published on: August 9, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 28, 2026

Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas

Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas

Published on: January 17, 2018

Role of Diffusion MRI Tractography in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Role of Diffusion MRI Tractography in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Published on: July 5, 2021

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Published on: August 9, 2024