Pituitary Carcinoma in Paediatric Age Group: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Abstract Pituitary Carcinoma is a rare neoplasm and presentation in paediatric age group is even rarer (1:1,000,000). In contrast to pituitary adenomas, pituitary carcinomas are more commonly non-functioning. Furthermore, due to the lack of specific markers, the diagnosis of pituitary carcinoma remains difficult prior to demonstration of metastasis. In view of the rarity of this disease, treatment is often difficult to plan. We present a case of seven years age old female who presented with left eye ptosis associated with squint, double vision and headache. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Brain revealed large mass lesion in region of sella extending into suprasellar cistern and left parasellar region suggestive of Pituitary Macroadenoma. She underwent partial excision of tumour under neuro navigation. Histopathology suggestive of pituitary lesion with atypical feature. Block review showed pituitary carcinoma. We present here the details of this rare tumour.