Granulomatous hypophysitis

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Other Names: Idiopathic granulomatous hypophysitis

Granulomatous hypophysitis is rare inflammatory condition that mimics pituitary adenoma. Diagnosis is challenging and is only confirmed by histopathology examination. The outcome of surgical treatment by trans‐sphenoidal approach is favorable confirming the diagnosis and relieving symptoms related to mass effect.

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Granulomatous hypophysitis is a rare disease.


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