Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-28-2019
Publication Title
Cureus
Keywords
clival mass; histology; pituitary adenoma
Abstract
Pituitary adenomas are well described in the literature and are frequently observed and treated in clinical practice by neurosurgeons. On the other hand, ectopic adenomas are a diagnostic enigma; a good understanding of anatomy and radiological characteristics is crucial for the successful management of such pathologies. In this paper, we describe the case of a 77-year-old woman who presented with a clival mass invading the left cavernous sinus; we also discuss the associated diagnostic techniques, approaches, imaging options, and characteristics.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Department
Neurosciences
Department
Endocrinology
Recommended Citation
Altafulla, Juan J; Prickett, Joshua; Dupont, Graham; Tubbs, R Shane; and Litvack, Zachary, "Ectopic Pituitary Adenoma Presenting as a Clival Mass." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 1675.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/1675