Unusual Presentation of Craniopharyngioma Pituitary Mass in a 71-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

In this report, we present the case of a 71-year-old African-American woman experiencing 2 months of intermittent headaches and episodes of blurred vision. Despite a comprehensive medical history that revealed chronic conditions and previous unrelated surgeries, the initial evaluation appeared to be...

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Published in:Case reports in endocrinology 2024, Vol.2024 (1), p.1333552
Main Authors: Faust, Taylor F, Reddy, Punuru, Weiss, Jillian, Steadman, Michael, Morizio, Connie, Cail, Garrett
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American women
Biopsy
Brain
Case reports
Diabetes
Disease
Dopamine
Headaches
Hemoglobin
Hormones
Injuries
Insulin-like growth factors
Laboratories
Lymphoma
Magnetic resonance imaging
Pituitary gland tumors
Potassium
Sarcoidosis
Tumors
Type 2 diabetes
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Summary:In this report, we present the case of a 71-year-old African-American woman experiencing 2 months of intermittent headaches and episodes of blurred vision. Despite a comprehensive medical history that revealed chronic conditions and previous unrelated surgeries, the initial evaluation appeared to be unremarkable. Following the discovery of a mass on an imaging and a subsequent biopsy, the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma (WHO grade I) was confirmed. However, a brain mass was identified after additional ophthalmologic examination and MRI. This case explores the significance of recognizing atypical presentations of a brain injury that required a specific approach for diagnosis, surgical intervention and treatment, and postoperative care. This case contributes to the constantly evolving understanding of atypical manifestations of tumor characteristics and their complexities, along with the need to develop appropriate patient management strategies and provide optimal outcomes.
ISSN:2090-6501
2090-651X
DOI:10.1155/2024/1333552