Endoscopic Endonasal Removal of Large Calcified Pituitary Adenoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

摘要

BACKGROUND: Large calcified intrasellar masses, called pituitary stones, have been reported as calcified pituitary adenomas in the literature. Although relatively rare, calcified pituitary adenomas appear in various formations. Thus, whether the lesion is removable-and, if so, which approach is appropriate-mainly depends on its formation and quality.