hrp0082p3-d1-903 | Pituitary | ESPE2014

Xanthogranulomatous Hypophysitis: a Rare but Mistaken Pituitary Lesion

Kothandapani Jaya Sujatha Gopal , Bagga Veejay , Wharton Stephen , Sinha Saurabh , Dimitri Paul

Introduction: Xanthogranulomatous hypophysitis (XGH) is a very rare form of pituitary hypophysitis that may present both clinically and radiologically as a neoplastic lesion or craniopharyngioma. Our case series compares the paediatric and adult presentations of XGH and the differential diagnoses considered.Case series: Patient 1: A 15-year-old female presented with refractory headache, lethargy, short stature, delayed growth (weight (−3.3...