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Giant pituitary cavernous hemangioma: case report

M E Sansone, B H Liwnicz, T I Mandybur

    Journal of Neurosurgery
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A large cavernous hemangioma in the pituitary gland was found incidentally during an autopsy. This benign vascular tumor did not cause any symptoms in the patient who had metastatic breast carcinoma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neuropathology
    • Vascular Malformations

    Background:

    • Pituitary tumors are rare, with hemangiomas being an exceptionally uncommon subtype.
    • Incidental findings at autopsy provide valuable insights into the natural history of diseases.

    Observation:

    • A large cavernous hemangioma was identified within the pituitary gland during post-mortem examination.
    • The patient was a 72-year-old female with a history of metastatic breast carcinoma.

    Findings:

    • The pituitary cavernous hemangioma was an incidental finding and asymptomatic.
    • The cause of death was metastatic breast carcinoma, unrelated to the pituitary lesion.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for pituitary hemangiomas to be asymptomatic, even when large.
    • Understanding the prevalence and presentation of rare pituitary lesions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
    • Autopsy studies remain important for documenting rare pathologies and their clinical significance.

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