Rapidly progressing giant invasive prolactinoma

J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):840-3. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001296.

Abstract

Objective: We report an extremely rare case of a giant invasive prolactinoma presenting as a nasopharyngeal tumour.

Method: Case report and literature review regarding giant prolactinoma.

Results: Giant prolactinoma is a rare form of prolactinoma which accounts for 0.5-4.4 per cent of all pituitary tumours. It is more common in men and generally presents with symptoms of endocrine disturbance or neurological deficit.

Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of giant prolactinoma presenting with symptoms of sinusitis and nasopharyngeal tumour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / complications
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Prolactinoma / complications
  • Prolactinoma / diagnosis*
  • Sinusitis / etiology*