Ectopic Pituitary Adenoma Presenting as a Clival Mass.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Juan J Altafulla
Joshua Prickett, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USAFollow
Graham Dupont
R Shane Tubbs
Zachary Litvack, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, USA.Follow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-28-2019

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.

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences

Specialty/Research Institute

Endocrinology