Granular Cell Tumor of the Pituitary Stalk: A Rare and Benign Entity
Author(s) -
Audrey CougnardGrégoire,
P Bosschaert,
Catherine Godfraind
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of the belgian society of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1780-2393
DOI - 10.5334/jbr-btr.841
Subject(s) - granular cell tumor , pituitary stalk , lesion , pathology , medicine , pituitary gland , immunohistochemistry , hormone
Granular cell tumor of the pituitary stalk is an uncommon benign lesion that usually appears like a suprasellar mass with visual disturbances. This diagnosis should be considered with the discovery of neurohypophysis tumors. Histological confirmation remains essential. We describe one case of this rare entity and review the literature.
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