title: Isolated histiocytosis X of the pituitary gland: case report.
abstract: The authors describe a case of a granuloma of histiocytosis X localized in the pituitary gland. The patient presented with diabetes insipidus and hyperprolactinemia. The diagnosis was established by surgical removal of the pituitary lesion through a transsphenoidal approach. The clinical and pathological aspects of the case are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000473:pathology; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D011388:Prolactin