Calcified ectopic TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma mimicking craniopharyngioma: a rare case report and literature review

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2018 Oct;160(10):2001-2005. doi: 10.1007/s00701-018-3638-1. Epub 2018 Jul 26.

Abstract

Among pituitary adenomas, which are relatively common brain tumors, elements of ectopic, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion, and intratumoral calcification are unusual. Here, we present an extremely rare case of a calcified ectopic TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma arising from the pars tuberalis mimicking craniopharyngioma based on neuroimaging findings. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of calcified ectopic TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma without symptoms of excessive thyroid hormone secretion.

Keywords: Calcification; Ectopic pituitary adenoma; Suprasellar; TSH-secreting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenoma / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / pathology*
  • Craniopharyngioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Craniopharyngioma / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Thyrotropin / blood

Substances

  • Thyrotropin