title: LYMPHOCYTIC HYPOPHYSITIS: A RARE AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER PRESENT IN A LARGE SUPRA SELLAR MASS HAVING COMPLETE RESOLUTION WITH STEROIDS.
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.
authors.forename: Mirza Faisal Ahmed
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Rafiq
authors.forename: Umar
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Farooq
authors.forename: Adil Aziz
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.lastname: Noor-ul-Ain
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids