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ea0022p551 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

Combined endoscopic and pharmacologic treatment of a suprasellar arachnoid cyst associated with macroprolactinoma

Fournier Jean-Yves , Bilz Stefan , Schimke Kathrin , Krull Ina , Tasman Jan , Braendle Michael , Hildebrandt Gerhard

A 58-year-old male patient presented with a 2 months history of bilateral frontotemporal headache, fatigue and impaired vision. Further exploration revealed short term memory losses, confusion, gait disturbances, decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. Radiological investigation showed a 4 cm pituitary mass with destruction of the upper clivus and left petrous apex associated with a 5 cm large suprasellar cyst bulging upward into the 3d ventricle with obstruction hydrocepha...