Ectopic prolactinoma within the sphenoid sinus.
A case of an ectopic prolactin-producing tumor located within the sphenoid sinus is reported. It was discovered in a girl who experienced secondary amenorrhea without galactorrhea. We discuss the different diagnoses proposed before immunocytochemical staining results were available. This case presented unusual radiological, surgical, and histopathological aspects.
Heitzmann
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Service d'endocrinologie, Hôpital Bretonneau, Tours, France.
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Lecomte
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Ruchoux
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Lhuintre
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Tillet
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D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010902:Pituitary Gland; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015175:Prolactinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus