Simulation of a Prolactin-secreting Adenoma by an Intrasellar Craniopharyngioma
Abstract
We report here an unusual case of a 21-year-old woman who presented with amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and hyperprolactinemia (66 to 81 ng/ml) secondary to an unsuspected intrasellar craniopharyngioma. The results of preoperative endocrine testing were compatible with the presence of a prolactin-secreting adenoma. Moreover, high resolution computed tomographic scanning revealed an uncalcified hypodense sellar mass that did not enhance after contrast administration, a feature shared by many prolactinomas. This report illustrates that amenorrhea, galactorrhea, mild to moderate hyperprolactinemia, and a sellar mass should not automatically be attributed to the presence of a prolactin-secreting adenoma.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1985
- Source ID
- 10.1227/00006123-198505000-00021
Entities
People
- Charles Eil
- Eric Six
- George T. Gamblin
- John H Thomas
- L. Patrick James
Organizations
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center