Spandidos Publications Logo
  • About
    • About Spandidos
    • Aims and Scopes
    • Abstracting and Indexing
    • Editorial Policies
    • Reprints and Permissions
    • Job Opportunities
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact
  • Journals
    • All Journals
    • Oncology Letters
      • Oncology Letters
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Oncology
      • International Journal of Oncology
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Molecular and Clinical Oncology
      • Molecular and Clinical Oncology
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
      • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Molecular Medicine
      • International Journal of Molecular Medicine
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Biomedical Reports
      • Biomedical Reports
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Oncology Reports
      • Oncology Reports
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Molecular Medicine Reports
      • Molecular Medicine Reports
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • World Academy of Sciences Journal
      • World Academy of Sciences Journal
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Functional Nutrition
      • International Journal of Functional Nutrition
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Epigenetics
      • International Journal of Epigenetics
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Medicine International
      • Medicine International
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
  • Articles
  • Information
    • Information for Authors
    • Information for Reviewers
    • Information for Librarians
    • Information for Advertisers
    • Conferences
  • Language Editing
Spandidos Publications Logo
  • About
    • About Spandidos
    • Aims and Scopes
    • Abstracting and Indexing
    • Editorial Policies
    • Reprints and Permissions
    • Job Opportunities
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Contact
  • Journals
    • All Journals
    • Biomedical Reports
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Epigenetics
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Functional Nutrition
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Molecular Medicine
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • International Journal of Oncology
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Medicine International
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Molecular and Clinical Oncology
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Molecular Medicine Reports
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Oncology Letters
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • Oncology Reports
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
    • World Academy of Sciences Journal
      • Information for Authors
      • Editorial Policies
      • Editorial Board
      • Aims and Scope
      • Abstracting and Indexing
      • Bibliographic Information
      • Archive
  • Articles
  • Information
    • For Authors
    • For Reviewers
    • For Librarians
    • For Advertisers
    • Conferences
  • Language Editing
Login Register Submit
  • This site uses cookies
  • You can change your cookie settings at any time by following the instructions in our Cookie Policy. To find out more, you may read our Privacy Policy.

    I agree
Search articles by DOI, keyword, author or affiliation
Search
Advanced Search
presentation
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
Join Editorial Board Propose a Special Issue
Print ISSN: 1792-0981 Online ISSN: 1792-1015
Journal Cover
August-2025 Volume 30 Issue 2

Full Size Image

Sign up for eToc alerts
Recommend to Library

Journals

International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Molecular Medicine is an international journal devoted to molecular mechanisms of human disease.

International Journal of Oncology

International Journal of Oncology

International Journal of Oncology is an international journal devoted to oncology research and cancer treatment.

Molecular Medicine Reports

Molecular Medicine Reports

Covers molecular medicine topics such as pharmacology, pathology, genetics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, molecular cardiology, and molecular surgery.

Oncology Reports

Oncology Reports

Oncology Reports is an international journal devoted to fundamental and applied research in Oncology.

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine is an international journal devoted to laboratory and clinical medicine.

Oncology Letters

Oncology Letters

Oncology Letters is an international journal devoted to Experimental and Clinical Oncology.

Biomedical Reports

Biomedical Reports

Explores a wide range of biological and medical fields, including pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, and molecular cardiology.

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

International journal addressing all aspects of oncology research, from tumorigenesis and oncogenes to chemotherapy and metastasis.

World Academy of Sciences Journal

World Academy of Sciences Journal

Multidisciplinary open-access journal spanning biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, environmental health, and synthetic biology.

International Journal of Functional Nutrition

International Journal of Functional Nutrition

Open-access journal combining biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology, and genetics to advance health through functional nutrition.

International Journal of Epigenetics

International Journal of Epigenetics

Publishes open-access research on using epigenetics to advance understanding and treatment of human disease.

Medicine International

Medicine International

An International Open Access Journal Devoted to General Medicine.

Journal Cover
August-2025 Volume 30 Issue 2

Full Size Image

Sign up for eToc alerts
Recommend to Library

  • Article
  • Citations
    • Cite This Article
    • Download Citation
    • Create Citation Alert
    • Remove Citation Alert
    • Cited By
  • Similar Articles
    • Related Articles (in Spandidos Publications)
    • Similar Articles (Google Scholar)
    • Similar Articles (PubMed)
  • Download PDF
  • Download XML
  • View XML
Case Report Open Access

Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review

  • Authors:
    • Rui Fan
    • Runsheng Zhao
    • Yan Zhong
    • Weiqing Wan
  • View Affiliations / Copyright

    Affiliations: Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100071, P.R. China
    Copyright: © Fan et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].
  • Article Number: 158
    |
    Published online on: June 19, 2025
       https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12908
  • Expand metrics +
Metrics: Total Views: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )
Metrics: Total PDF Downloads: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )
Cited By (CrossRef): 0 citations Loading Articles...

This article is mentioned in:



Abstract

A pituitary abscess is an extremely rare condition, classified as either primary or secondary. Secondary pituitary abscesses can arise from pre‑existing pituitary lesions such as craniopharyngiomas. The present study describes the case of a 59‑year‑old man with a secondary pituitary abscess originating from a craniopharyngioma, presenting with a 10‑month history of progressive visual decline, dizziness, headaches, nausea and vomiting. Although there were no overt endocrine symptoms, hormonal evaluation revealed hypothyroidism and growth hormone axis suppression, along with elevated prolactin levels due to pituitary stalk effect. MRI showed chronic inflammation in the sellar and suprasellar regions. The patient was initially treated with antibiotics, but symptoms persisted, necessitating craniotomy. Intraoperatively, a cystic structure was incised, releasing white purulent material. Histopathology confirmed a papillary craniopharyngioma with marked inflammatory infiltration. Postoperatively, the patient showed clinical improvement with antibiotic therapy; however, residual pituitary insufficiency and mild diabetes insipidus required long‑term management. This case underscores the importance of considering secondary pituitary abscesses in the differential diagnosis of sellar lesions with atypical presentations. It is one of the few reported cases of a pituitary abscess secondary to a papillary craniopharyngioma, highlighting the critical role of timely surgical intervention and the diagnostic value of histopathological confirmation. The publication of this case provides new insights into the diagnostic challenges and management strategies for this rare but life‑threatening condition.
View Figures

Figure 1

First imaging examination in Beijing
Tiantan Hospital. (A-C) CT scans showing uneven sellar density. (D)
Axial T2-weighted MRI showing irregular mixed signal intensity in
the suprasellar and right frontal lobe areas (lesion indicated by a
circle). (E) Axial T2-weighted MRI revealing that the lesion
compresses the optic chiasma (indicated by an arrowhead),
correlating with visual impairment. (F) Axial T2-weighted MRI
showing mixed signals in the sellar region (indicated by a circle).
(G-N) Axial, sagittal and coronal T1-weighted MRI images revealing
annular enhancement of the saddle region and the right frontal
lobe. (O) Axial diffusion-weighted MRI with a high signal intensity
in the lesion area (indicated by an arrow), indicating limited
diffusion in the area.

Figure 2

Follow-up MRI at discharge. (A-C)
Axial T2-weighted MR images demonstrating reduced lesion size and
decreased perilesional edema in both the sellar and suprasellar
regions. (D-F) Axial T1-weighted contrast-enhanced MR images
revealing a slightly reduced annular enhancement in the sellar and
right frontal lobes, indicating a mild regression of the lesion
compared to prior imaging. (G-I) Sagittal T1-weighted
contrast-enhanced MR images showing reduced enhancement in the
sellar and suprasellar regions, with a smaller extent of
involvement in the right frontal lobe. (J and K) Coronal
T1-weighted contrast-enhanced MR images demonstrating decreased
ring-like enhancement and lesion size in both the sellar and right
frontal areas. (L) Axial diffusion-weighted MRI showing a mild high
signal in the sellar region (indicated by an arrow), suggesting
slight diffusion restriction.

Figure 3

Preoperative MRI. (A) Axial
T2-weighted MRI showing a larger area of mixed signal intensity in
the sellar region (indicated by a circle) compared with the initial
scan. (B and C) Axial T2-weighted MR images demonstrating increased
perilesional edema and lesion expansion in both the sellar and
suprasellar regions. (D-F) Axial T1-weighted contrast-enhanced MR
images revealing annular enhancement in the sellar and frontal
lobes, with an enlarged enhancement range compared to previous
imaging. (G-I) Sagittal T1-weighted contrast-enhanced MR images
showing progressive enhancement in the sellar and suprasellar
regions as well as extension into the right frontal lobe. (J and K)
Coronal T1-weighted contrast-enhanced MR images displaying more
extensive ring-like enhancement in the sellar and right frontal
areas. (L) On axial diffusion-weighted MR imaging, the saddle
region (indicated by an arrow) exhibits a pronounced signal,
suggesting evident limitations in dispersion.

Figure 4

Intraoperative condition. (A) The
wall of the capsule was opened during the operation to release the
fluid, which was white and sticky (indicated by an arrow). (B) The
lesion envelope (indicated by an arrowhead) was isolated along the
periphery of the brain tissue. (C) After the lesion was removed,
the pus was fully drained until the flushing solution was cool.

Figure 5

Histopathological examination of the
resected tumor. Hematoxylin and eosin-stained section of the lesion
wall reveals stratified squamous epithelium with papillary
architecture, consistent with features of papillary
craniopharyngioma. Marked inflammatory cell infiltration is also
observed (magnification, x200).

Figure 6

Postoperative MRI. (A-C) T2-weighted
images showing high signal intensity in the (A) suprasellar
(indicated by a circle) and (C) sellar (indicated by a circle)
regions, consistent with cerebrospinal fluid. (D-K)
Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images showing no marked enhancement
in the operative area. (L) Diffusion-weighted images indicating
that the lesion had been completely removed and the pus had been
drained (indicated by the arrow).
View References

1 

Gao L, Guo X, Tian R, Wang Q, Feng M, Bao X, Deng K, Yao Y, Lian W, Wang R and Xing B: Pituitary abscess: Clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of 66 cases from a large pituitary center over 23 years. Pituitary. 20:189–194. 2017.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

2 

Safaee MM, Blevins L, Liverman CS and Theodosopoulos PV: Abscess formation in a nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma. World Neurosurg. 90:703.e15–703.e18. 2016.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

3 

Mallereau CH, Todeschi J, Ganau M, Cebula H, Bozzi MT, Romano A, Le Van T, Ollivier I, Zaed I, Spatola G, et al: Pituitary abscess: A challenging preoperative diagnosis-A multicenter study. Medicina (Kaunas). 59(565)2023.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

4 

Aranda F, García R, Guarda FJ, Nilo F, Cruz JP, Callejas C, Balcells ME, González G, Rojas R and Villanueva P: Rathke's cleft cyst infections and pituitary abscesses: Case series and review of the literature. Pituitary. 24:374–383. 2021.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

5 

Altas M, Serefhan A, Silav G, Cerci A, Coskun KK and Elmaci I: Diagnosis and management of pituitary abscess: A case series and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 23:611–616. 2013.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

6 

Stringer F, Foong YC, Tan A, Hayman S, Zajac JD, Grossmann M, Zane JNY, Zhu J and Ayyappan S: Pituitary abscess: A case report and systematic review of 488 cases. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 18(165)2023.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

7 

Agyei JO, Lipinski LJ and Leonardo J: Case report of a primary pituitary abscess and systematic literature review of pituitary abscess with a focus on patient outcomes. World Neurosurg. 101:76–92. 2017.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

8 

Wang L, Yao Y, Feng F, Deng K, Lian W, Li G, Wang R and Xing B: Pituitary abscess following transsphenoidal surgery: The experience of 12 cases from a single institution. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 124:66–71. 2014.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

9 

Vates GE, Berger MS and Wilson CB: Diagnosis and management of pituitary abscess: A review of twenty-four cases. J Neurosurg. 95:233–241. 2001.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

10 

Batra PS, Citardi MJ and Lanza DC: Isolated sphenoid sinusitis after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Am J Rhinol. 19:185–189. 2005.PubMed/NCBI

11 

Caimmi D, Caimmi S, Labò E, Marseglia A, Pagella F, Castellazzi AM and Marseglia GL: Acute isolated sphenoid sinusitis in children. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 25:e200–e202. 2011.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

12 

Zhang X, Yu G, Du Z, Tran V, Zhu W and Hua W: Secondary pituitary abscess inside adenoma: A case report and review of literature. World Neurosurg. 137:281–285. 2020.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

13 

López Gómez P, Mato Mañas D, Bucheli Peñafiel C, Rodríguez Rodríguez EM, Pazos Toral FA, Obeso Aguera S, Viera Artiles J, Yange Zambrano G, Marco de Lucas E and Martín Láez R: A rare case of a secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma with atypical presentation and clinical course. Neurocirugia (Engl Ed). 33:99–104. 2022.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

14 

Awad AJ, Rowland NC, Mian M, Hiniker A, Tate M and Aghi MK: Etiology, prognosis, and management of secondary pituitary abscesses forming in underlying pituitary adenomas. J Neurooncol. 117:469–476. 2014.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

15 

Ciappetta P, Calace A, D'Urso PI and De Candia N: Endoscopic treatment of pituitary abscess: Two case reports and literature review. Neurosurg Rev. 31:237–246. 2008.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

16 

Whalley N: Abscess formation in a pituitary adenoma. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 15:66–67. 1952.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

17 

De Villiers Hammann H: Abscess formation in the pituitary fossa associated with a pituitary adenoma. J Neurosurg. 13:208–210. 1956.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

18 

Obenchain TG and Becker DP: Abscess formation in a Rathke's cleft cyst. Case report. J Neurosurg. 36:359–362. 1972.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

19 

Obrador S and Blazquez MG: Pituitary abscess in a craniopharyngioma. Case report. J Neurosurg. 36:785–789. 1972.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

20 

Domingue JN and Wilson CB: Pituitary abscesses. Report of seven cases and review of the literature. J Neurosurg. 46:601–608. 1977.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

21 

Zorub DS, Martinez AJ, Nelson PB and Lam MT: Invasive pituitary adenoma with abscess formation: Case report. Neurosurgery. 5:718–722. 1979.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

22 

Gomez Perun J, Eiras J and Carcavilla LI: [Intrasellar abscess into a cyst of the Rathke's pouch (authors' translation)]. Neurochirurgie. 27:201–205. 1981.PubMed/NCBI(in French).

23 

Holck S and Laursen H: Prolactinoma coexistent with granulomatous hypophysitis. Acta Neuropathol. 61:253–257. 1983.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

24 

Nelson PB, Haverkos H, Martinez AJ and Robinson AG: Abscess formation within pituitary tumors. Neurosurgery. 12:331–333. 1983.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

25 

Bossard D, Himed A, Badet C, Lapras V, Mornex R, Fisher G, Tavernier T and Bochu M: MRI and CT in a case of pituitary abscess. J Neuroradiol. 19:139–144. 1992.PubMed/NCBI

26 

Bognàr L, Szeifert GT, Fedorcsàk I and Pàsztor E: Abscess formation in Rathke's cleft cyst. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 117:70–72. 1992.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

27 

Shanley DJ and Holmes SM: Salmonella typhi abscess in a craniopharyngioma: CT and MRI. Neuroradiology. 36:35–36. 1994.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

28 

Jain KC, Varma A and Mahapatra AK: Pituitary abscess: A series of six cases. Br J Neurosurg. 11:139–143. 1997.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

29 

Thomas N, Wittert GA, Scott G and Reilly PL: Infection of a Rathke's cleft cyst: A rare cause of pituitary abscess. Case illustration. J Neurosurg. 89(682)1998.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

30 

Jadhav RN, Dahiwadkar HV and Palande DA: Abscess formation in invasive pituitary adenoma: Case report. Neurosurgery. 43:616–619. 1998.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

31 

Sharma MC, Arora R, Mahapatra AK, Sarat-Chandra P, Gaikwad SB and Sarkar C: Intrasellar tuberculoma--an enigmatic pituitary infection: A series of 18 cases. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 102:72–77. 2000.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

32 

Kroppenstedt SN, Liebig T, Mueller W, Gräf KJ, Lanksch WR and Unterberg AW: Secondary abscess formation in pituitary adenoma after tooth extraction. Case report. J Neurosurg. 94:335–338. 2001.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

33 

Zhang X, Li Q, Hu P, Cheng H and Huang G: Two case reports of pituitary adenoma associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection. J Clin Pathol. 55:965–966. 2002.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

34 

Jaiswal AK, Mahapatra AK and Sharma MC: Pituitary abscess associated with prolactinoma. J Clin Neurosci. 11:533–534. 2004.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

35 

Hatiboglu MA, Iplikcioglu AC and Ozcan D: Abscess formation within invasive pituitary adenoma. J Clin Neurosci. 13:774–777. 2006.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

36 

Dutta P, Bhansali A, Singh P, Kotwal N, Pathak A and Kumar Y: Pituitary abscess: Report of four cases and review of literature. Pituitary. 9:267–273. 2006.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

37 

Celikoglu E, Boran BO and Bozbuga M: Abscess formation in Rathke's cleft cyst. Neurol India. 54:213–214. 2006.PubMed/NCBI

38 

Takayasu T, Yamasaki F, Tominaga A, Hidaka T, Arita K and Kurisu K: A pituitary abscess showing high signal intensity on diffusion-weighted imaging. Neurosurg Rev. 29:246–248. 2006.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

39 

Salinas-Lara C, Rembao-Bojórquez D, de la Cruz E, Márquez C, Portocarrero L and Tena-Suck ML: Pituitary apoplexy due to mucormycosis infection in a patient with an ACTH producing pulmonary tumor. J Clin Neurosci. 15:67–70. 2008.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

40 

Qi S, Peng J, Pan J, Lu Y and Fan J: Secondary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma. J Clin Neurosci. 16:1667–1669. 2009.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

41 

Bakker NA and Hoving EW: A rare case of sudden blindness due to a pituitary adenoma coincidentally infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Acta Neurochir (Wien). 152:1079–1080. 2010.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

42 

Kuge A, Sato S, Takemura S, Sakurada K, Kondo R and Kayama T: Abscess formation associated with pituitary adenoma: A case report: Changes in the MRI appearance of pituitary adenoma before and after abscess formation. Surg Neurol Int. 2(3)2011.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

43 

Kotani H, Abiru H, Miyao M, Kakimoto Y, Kawai Y, Ozeki M, Tsuruyama T and Tamaki K: Pituitary abscess presenting a very rapid progression: Report of a fatal case. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 33:280–283. 2012.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

44 

Muscas G, Iacoangeli F, Lippa L and Carangelo BR: Spontaneous rupture of a secondary pituitary abscess causing acute meningoencephalitis: Case report and literature review. Surg Neurol Int. 8(177)2017.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

45 

Bhaisora KS, Prasad SN, Das KK and Lal H: Abscess inside craniopharyngioma: Diagnostic and management implications. BMJ Case Rep. 2018(bcr2017223040)2018.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

46 

Coulden A, Pepper J, Juszczak A, Batra R, Chavda S, Senthil L, Ayuk J, Phol U, Nagaraju S, Karavitaki N and Tsermoulas G: Rathke's Cleft Cyst Abscess with a Very Unusual Course. Asian J Neurosurg. 17:527–531. 2022.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

47 

Inoue E, Kesumayadi I, Fujio S, Makino R, Hanada T, Masuda K, Higa N, Kawade S, Niihara Y, Takagi H, et al: Secondary hypophysitis associated with Rathke's cleft cyst resembling a pituitary abscess. Surg Neurol Int. 15(69)2024.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

48 

Han SJ, Rolston JD, Jahangiri A and Aghi MK: Rathke's cleft cysts: Review of natural history and surgical outcomes. J Neurooncol. 117:197–203. 2014.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

49 

Dalan R and Leow MKS: Pituitary abscess: Our experience with a case and a review of the literature. Pituitary. 11:299–306. 2008.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

50 

Liu F, Li G, Yao Y, Yang Y, Ma W, Li Y, Chen G and Wang R: Diagnosis and management of pituitary abscess: Experiences from 33 cases. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 74:79–88. 2011.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

51 

St-Pierre GH, de Ribaupierre S, Rotenberg BW and Benson C: Pituitary abscess: Review and highlight of a case mimicking pituitary apoplexy. Can J Neurol Sci. 40:743–745. 2013.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

52 

Wang Z, Gao L, Zhou X, Guo X, Wang Q, Lian W, Wang R and Xing B: Magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of pituitary abscess: A review of 51 cases. World Neurosurg. 114:e900–e912. 2018.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

53 

Connor SEJ and Penney CC: MRI in the differential diagnosis of a sellar mass. Clin Radiol. 58:20–31. 2003.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

54 

Taguchi Y, Yoshida K, Takashima S and Tanaka K: Diffusion-weighted MRI findings in a patient with pituitary abscess. Intern Med. 51(683)2012.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

55 

Huang KT, Bi WL, Smith TR, Zamani AA, Dunn IF and Laws ER Jr: Intrasellar abscess following pituitary surgery. Pituitary. 18:731–737. 2015.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

56 

Kawano T, Shinojima N, Hanatani S, Araki E, Mikami Y and Mukasa A: Atypical pituitary abscess lacking rim enhancement and diffusion restriction with an unusual organism, Moraxella catarrhalis: A case report and review of the literature. Surg Neurol Int. 12(617)2021.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

57 

Zhang Y, Cui P, Zhang HC, Wu HL, Ye MZ, Zhu YM, Ai JW and Zhang WH: Clinical application and evaluation of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in suspected adult central nervous system infection. J Transl Med. 18(199)2020.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

58 

Sherrod BA, Makarenko S, Iyer RR, Eli I, Kestle JR and Couldwell WT: Primary pituitary abscess in an adolescent female patient: Case report, literature review, and operative video. Childs Nerv Syst. 37:1423–1428. 2021.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

59 

Ovenden CD, Almeida JP, Oswari S and Gentili F: Pituitary abscess following endoscopic endonasal drainage of a suprasellar arachnoid cyst: Case report and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 68:322–328. 2019.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

60 

Oktay K, Guzel E, Yildirim DC, Aliyev A, Sari I and Guzel A: Primary pituitary abscess mimicking meningitis in a pediatric patient. Childs Nerv Syst. 37:3241–3244. 2021.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

61 

Walia R, Bhansali A, Dutta P, Shanmugasundar G, Mukherjee KK, Upreti V and Das A: An uncommon cause of recurrent pyogenic meningitis: Pituitary abscess. BMJ Case Rep. 23(bcr0620091945)2010.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

62 

Lin L, Fang J, Li J, Tang Y, Xin T, Ouyang N, Cai W, Xie L, Lu S and Zhang J: Metagenomic next-generation sequencing contributes to the early diagnosis of mixed infections in central nervous system. Mycopathologia. 189(34)2024.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

63 

Cabuk B, Caklılı M, Anık I, Ceylan S, Celik O and Ustün C: Primary pituitary abscess case series and a review of the literature. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 40:99–104. 2019.PubMed/NCBI

64 

Zhang X, Sun J, Shen M, Shou X, Qiu H, Qiao N, Zhang N, Li S, Wang Y and Zhao Y: Diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery for the pituitary abscess: A review of twenty nine cases. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 114:957–961. 2012.PubMed/NCBI View Article : Google Scholar

Related Articles

  • Abstract
  • View
  • Download
  • Twitter
Copy and paste a formatted citation
Spandidos Publications style
Fan R, Zhao R, Zhong Y and Wan W: Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review. Exp Ther Med 30: 158, 2025.
APA
Fan, R., Zhao, R., Zhong, Y., & Wan, W. (2025). Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 30, 158. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12908
MLA
Fan, R., Zhao, R., Zhong, Y., Wan, W."Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 30.2 (2025): 158.
Chicago
Fan, R., Zhao, R., Zhong, Y., Wan, W."Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 30, no. 2 (2025): 158. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12908
Copy and paste a formatted citation
x
Spandidos Publications style
Fan R, Zhao R, Zhong Y and Wan W: Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review. Exp Ther Med 30: 158, 2025.
APA
Fan, R., Zhao, R., Zhong, Y., & Wan, W. (2025). Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 30, 158. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12908
MLA
Fan, R., Zhao, R., Zhong, Y., Wan, W."Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 30.2 (2025): 158.
Chicago
Fan, R., Zhao, R., Zhong, Y., Wan, W."Rare secondary pituitary abscess arising in a craniopharyngioma: A case report and literature review". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 30, no. 2 (2025): 158. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12908
Follow us
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
About
  • Spandidos Publications
  • Careers
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
How can we help?
  • Help
  • Live Chat
  • Contact
  • Email to our Support Team