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01-12-2009 | Case Report

Intra-sellar schwannoma co-existing with GH-secreting pituitary adenoma

Authors: Maria Koutourousiou, Andreas Seretis, George Kontogeorgos

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 12/2009

Abstract

Background

We present a unique example of an intra-sellar schwannoma co-existing with a growth hormone (GH)-secreting pituitary adenoma.

Method and Findings

The patient presented with acromegaly and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intra-sellar mass. The tumour was totally resected via a sub-labial trans-sphenoidal approach. Histopathology demonstrated the presence of a GH-secreting adenoma as well as a schwannoma at the periphery of the adenoma. After surgical excision, remission of the acromegaly occurred. Follow-up monitoring showed no evidence of recurrence of the adenoma two years after surgery.

Conclusion

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of an intra-sellar schwannoma co-existing with a GH-secreting pituitary adenoma.

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Title: Intra-sellar schwannoma co-existing with GH-secreting pituitary adenoma
Authors: Maria Koutourousiou
Andreas Seretis
George Kontogeorgos
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-009-0304-7

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Intra-sellar schwannoma co-existing with GH-secreting pituitary adenoma

Abstract

Background

Method and Findings

Conclusion

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Background

Method and Findings

Conclusion

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