Nasal obstruction in pituitary tumours.
A case of pituitary tumour with unusual nasal extension is reported. The literature is reviewed and the histological features, differential diagnosis and management are discussed. The treatment of choice appears to be a transsphenoidal exploration of the pituitary fossa with insertion of a free muscle graft followed by radiotherapy.
D000238:Adenoma, Chromophobe / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology