LYMPHOCYTIC HYPOPHYSITIS; A RARE AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER THAT PRESENT AS LARGE SELLAR SUPRA SELLAR MASS WITH COMPLETE RESOLUTION WITH STEROIDS

Authors

  • Mirza Faisal Ahmed Rafiq Department of Neurosurgery, KRL General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Umar Farooq Department of Pathology, KRL General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Adil Aziz Khan Department of Neurosurgery DHQ Hospital Rawalpindi
  • Noor ul Ain Department of Pathology, KRL General Hospital, Islamabad

Abstract

Significant proportion of sellar masses is seen in clinical practice. They range from most common pituitary adenomas to rare inflammatory lesions. Presentation can vary and depends if it secretes any hormone or imparts a pressure effect upon the surrounding vital structures.  Radiological imaging coupled with histopathology is important tools of diagnosis. Management options depend upon type of disease.Keywords: Lymphocytic hypophisitis, autoimmune, pituitary, sellar mass, steroids

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Published

2015-06-20

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2015): Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

Section

CASE REPORT

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