Microprolactinoma invading the cavernous sinus--report of three cases

Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 1992 Jan;32(1):10-2. doi: 10.2176/nmc.32.10.

Abstract

Three cases of microprolactinoma with cavernous sinus invasion on magnetic resonance imaging are reported. High-resolution computed tomographic scans did not demonstrate the cavernous sinus involvement. Magnetic resonance imaging is indispensable to detect cavernous sinus invasion before treatment (transsphenoidal surgery or bromocriptine treatment) of a microprolactinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cavernous Sinus / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Prolactinoma / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed