OBJECTIVE: Ectopic pituitary adenomas are rare. We present an unusual case of an ectopic growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma in the suprasellar space. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 31-year-old man presented with a history of chronic headache and typical clinical signs of acromegaly. Magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed a suprasellar mass not arising from the normal looking pituitary gland. INTERVENTION: The patient underwent gross total removal of the tumor through a pterional approach. At the time of follow-up, he met the criteria of endocrinological cure. Histological examination showed a growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma CONCLUSION: Although uncommon, growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas are encountered in the suprasellar region. They should be added to the differential diagnosis of tumors in this location.
OBJECTIVE: Ectopic pituitary adenomas are rare. We present an unusual case of an ectopic growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma in the suprasellar space. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 31-year-old man presented with a history of chronic headache and typical clinical signs of acromegaly. Magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed a suprasellar mass not arising from the normal looking pituitary gland. INTERVENTION: The patient underwent gross total removal of the tumor through a pterional approach. At the time of follow-up, he met the criteria of endocrinological cure. Histological examination showed a growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma CONCLUSION: Although uncommon, growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas are encountered in the suprasellar region. They should be added to the differential diagnosis of tumors in this location.
Authors: Julia Goulart Appel; Marvin Bergsneider; Harry Vinters; Noriko Salamon; Marilene B Wang; Anthony P Heaney Journal: Pituitary Date: 2012-12 Impact factor: 4.107
Authors: C Campana; F Nista; L Castelletti; M Caputo; E Lavezzi; P Marzullo; A Ferrero; G Gaggero; F R Canevari; D C Rossi; G Zona; A Lania; D Ferone; F Gatto Journal: J Endocrinol Invest Date: 2022-02-11 Impact factor: 5.467