Primary pituitary tubercular abscess as a differential diagnosis for sellar suprasellar mass

Abstract

Only four cases of primary pituitary tubercular abscess have been reported. A 20-year-old ladypresented to us with headache and pituitary dysfunction. Radiology showedsellar tubercular abscess with suprasellar extension. Microscopic examination of pus collected during surgery showed granulomatous tissues and Acid Fast Bacilli. The response to antitubercular therapy was remarkable.

Keywords:

• Sellar lesion
• craniopharyngioma
• tuberculosis
• brain abscess
• tubercular abscess

Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank Dr. Natasha Das and the team of PFC Pharma Focus India Pvt Ltd for their support in writing this case report.

Disclosure statement

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