CYSTIC PITUITARY MASS IN NEUROSARCOIDOSIS

Authors
SATO N SZE G KIM JH
Citation
N. Sato et al., CYSTIC PITUITARY MASS IN NEUROSARCOIDOSIS, American journal of neuroradiology, 18(6), 1997, pp. 1182-1185
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Neurology","Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
American journal of neuroradiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
01956108
Volume
18
Issue
6
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1182 - 1185
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-6108(1997)18:6<1182:CPMIN>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
An MR examination in a patient with neurosarcoidosis showed an intrase llar cystic mass extending into the suprasellar space. The wall of the mass was thick, it enhanced after administration of contrast material , and it extended into the infundibulum and hypothalamus. Pathologic f indings showed noncaseating granulomatous inflammation; the cystic com ponent was considered to be ischemic necrosis of the intracranial sarc oid mass.