[Granular cell tumor of the neurohypophysis observed with hypoglycemic attack]

No Shinkei Geka. 2012 Aug;40(8):723-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Granular cell tumor of the neurohypophysis (GCT) occurs as a solitary, small, nodular tumor and rarely grows to a sufficient size to present symptoms. The authors report a case of a 30-year-old man with GCT presenting with hypoglycemic attack. Hypoglycemic attack could be due to dysfunction of the hypothalamus and one of the important symptoms of GCT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Granular Cell Tumor / complications
  • Granular Cell Tumor / pathology*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Pituitary Gland, Posterior / pathology*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / complications
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*