Alteração da função hipofisária associada a mucocele gigante

This paper reports the case of a patient with a giant mucocele of the sphenoidal sinus, which presented like an intracranial mass, invading the sella and leading to pituitary dysfunction with somatotrophic and corticotrophic deficit. A literature search reveals no other reports of such cases. Thus, we discuss some reported cases of intracranial masses associated with mucoceles and the reversibility of the pituitary function after decompressive surgery.

Pituitary function; Mucocele; Hypopituitarism; Pituitary tumor