Endoscopic endonasal resection of nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma with radiological calcification

ConclusionsAlthough relatively rare, calcified nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma should be kept in mind to avoid making a wrong preoperative diagnosis. Given various calcification types, multiple surgical tactics is required accordingly. Extra-pseudocapusual resection via endoscopic endonasal approach is helpful for the resection of both adenoma and calcification.
Source: Pituitary - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research