Intrasellar pituitary mucocele: diagnostic dilemma

Br J Neurosurg. 2014 Jun;28(3):390-2. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2013.817535. Epub 2013 Jul 22.

Abstract

Isolated intrasellar pituitary mucocele following transsphenoidal sinus surgery is extremely rare. The clinical features resemble a pituitary tumor, therefore careful radiological interpretation is crucial to reach the correct diagnosis. We report a case of intrasellar mucocele who had transsphenoidal sinus surgery performed 15 years prior.

Keywords: endoscopy; intrasellar pituitary mucocele; pituitary tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Adult
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mucocele / diagnosis*
  • Mucocele / pathology
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
  • Pituitary Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pituitary Diseases / pathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery