title: Ectopic prolactinoma within the sphenoid sinus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service d'endocrinologie, Hôpital Bretonneau, Tours, France.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heitzmann
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lecomte
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Ruchoux
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lhuintre
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tillet
mesh_terms: 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