Lymphocytic hypophysitis: spontaneous resolution on MRI with progression of endocrine defect
Krimholtz, M.J.; Thomas, S.; Bingham, J.; Powrie, J.K.
International Journal of Clinical Practice 55(5): 339-340
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1368-5031 PMID: 11452686 Document Number: 534680
A 31-year-old woman presented with galactorrhoea nine months postpartum [UK; date not given]. Pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an enlarged pituitary approaching the optic chiasm with marked diffuse enhancement with gadolinium. A provisional diagnosis of lymphocytic hypophysitis with a differential diagnosis of a pituitary tumour was made. Despite the apparent resolution, however, the patient continues to have significant pituitary dysfunction.