Granulomatous hypophysitis associated with Takayasu's disease
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Preparation of Mouse Pituitary Immunogen for the Induction of Experimental Autoimmune Hypophysitis
Published on: December 17, 2010
12nd Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary.
Abstract:
We report a case of Takayasu's disease, presenting with symptoms of fever, anaemia, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, anterior pituitary failure and mild diabetes insipidus. A pituitary mass with suprasellar extension mimicking a pituitary adenoma was found, and histological examination revealed granulomatous hypophysitis. The diagnosis of Takayasu's disease was established after the development of a multiple arterial occlusive disease. We suggest that Takayasu's disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of granulomatous hypophysitis of unknown origin.
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