Pituitary tuberculoma: A consideration in the differential diagnosis in a patient manifesting with pituitary apoplexy-like syndrome

Pituitary tuberculoma: A consideration in the differential diagnosis in a patient manifesting with pituitary apoplexy-like syndrome

Pituitary tuberculoma is extremely rare, even in endemic regions of tuberculosis and much less frequently as a presentation of pituitary apoplexy. We describe a 25-year-old female presented with sudden onset of headache and vision loss of left eye which mimicking symptoms of pituitary apoplexy. MRI...

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Main Authors: Sasima Srisukh, Tananun Tanpaibule, Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul, Atthaporn Boongird, Duangkamon Wattanatranon, Theerapol Panyaping, Chutintorn Sriphrapradang, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:IDCases
Subjects:
Diabetes insipidus
Pituitary apoplexy
Pituitary stalk
Sellar
Tuberculoma
Tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250916300609

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