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ArticleCureus2024

A Rare Case of Invasive Aspergillosis of the Pituitary Gland in a Young Immunocompetent Host: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Postoperative Complications.

Quratulain Tariq, Irfan Yousaf, Taha Ahmad, Qudsia Ahmad, Saad Bin Anis

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Quratulain TariqNeurosurgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
Irfan YousafNeurosurgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
Taha AhmadGeneral Surgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.
Qudsia AhmadSurgery, Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, PAK.
Saad Bin AnisNeurosurgery, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore, PAK.

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Abstract

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a rare occurrence, but it should be considered in cases involving pituitary or sellar masses. Here, we present a unique case report of IA affecting the sellar region with para-sellar extension and bilateral carotid artery impingement, notably with minimal involvement of paranasal sinuses. The patient, a 16-year-old immunocompetent female from a developing country, presented without any comorbidities or classic risk factors typically associated with IA. Her initial symptoms included headaches, diplopia, and nausea. Clinically and radiologically, the patient was initially diagnosed with either craniopharyngioma or pituitary macroadenoma. Hormonal studies revealed panhypopituitarism. Previous reports of IA have not described cases with these specific presentations, particularly in this age group and immune status.

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immunocompetent patientsinvasive aspergillosispara sellar extensionpituitary glandsellar and para sellar tumors

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PMID39188442
PMCPMC11346751

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