Pituicytoma in a patient with Cushing’s disease: case report and review of the literature

Pituicytoma is an exceptionally rare low-grade glioma (WHO grade I) of the neurohypophysis and infundibulum. We are reporting the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with severe Cushing′s syndrome. Endocrinological evaluation unequivocally confirmed pituitary-dependent Cushing’s syndrome (=Cushi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pituitary 2012-12, Vol.15 (Suppl 1), p.10-16
Hauptverfasser:	Schmalisch, K., Schittenhelm, J., Ebner, F. H., Beuschlein, F., Honegger, J., Beschorner, R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Endocrinology Glioma - diagnosis Human Physiology Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Middle Aged Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion - diagnosis Pituitary Gland, Posterior Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnosis
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