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Granulomatous hypophysitis associated with Takayasu's disease
Author(s) -
Tóth M.,
Szabó P.,
Rácz K.,
Szende B.,
Balogh I.,
Czirják S.,
Slowik F.,
Gláz E.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
clinical endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.055
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1365-2265
pISSN - 0300-0664
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2265.1996.8110821.x
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes insipidus , differential diagnosis , hypophysitis , erythrocyte sedimentation rate , pituitary adenoma , pituitary gland , disease , pathology , gastroenterology , endocrinology , adenoma , hormone
We report a case of Takayasu's disease, presenting with symptoms of fever, anaemia, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, anterior pituitary failure and mild diabetes insipidus. A pituitary mass with suprasellar extension mimicking a pituitary adenoma was found, and histological examination revealed granulomatous hypophysitis. The diagnosis of Takayasu's disease was established after the development of a multiple arterial occlusive disease. We suggest that Takayasu's disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of granulomatous hypophysitis of unknown origin.