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A Case of Pituicytoma Presenting with Blurred Vision and Hormone Deficiency

Authors :
Özlem Canöz
Ahmet Selcuklu
Serkan Senol
Halit Diri
Yasin Simsek
Fahrettin Kelestimur
Source :
Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol 19, Iss 3, Pp 115-118 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Turkiye Klinikleri, 2015.

Abstract

Pituicytomas are very rare and benign primary tumors of the neurohypophysis or infundibulum. They originate from pituicytes and the clinical features vary depending on the location of the tumor. Immunohistochemistry has an important role in the diagnosis. There is no pathognomonic feature for pre-operative diagnosis. Diagnosis is generally established after surgery. We present this case report to emphasize the clinical features and good prognosis as well as unusual locations of pituicytomas that may be observed on magnetic resonance imaging. Turk Jem 2015; 19: 115-118

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13012193
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....934f0aa9e8dd5cd97e616d0233904ef9