Multi-syphilitic gummas in pituitary and cerebellopontine angle in a patient

ConclusionsSyphilitic gummas in pituitary and CPA are similar to benign or malignant brain tumors, easily leading to misdiagnosis. Gumma should be considered in differential diagnosis when a patient has unexplained nervous system symptoms or signs and imaging findings suggest intracranial mass in syphilis seropositive patients.

Source: Pituitary - March 9, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research