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ea0022p433 | Endocrine tumours &amp; neoplasia (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

Pituitary adenoma mimicking a psychiatric disorder – a case report

Mesquita Joana , Joao Matos Maria , Varela Ana , Vinha Eduardo , Braga Daniel , Guerra Fernanda , Pereira Josue , Ayres Bastos Margarida , Castro Ligia , Carvalho Davide , Luis Medina Jose

Introduction: People with intracranial organic lesions, including pituitary tumours, may manifest initially as a psychiatric disorder, such as depression, emotional disturbance, anxiety, apathy, neurobehavioral disturbance, cognitive dysfunction and personality disturbance.Case Report: A male patient 45 years old was sent to the Department of Endocrinology of São João Hospital due to a pituitary macroadenoma. The patient referred asthenia, musc...