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Long delay in diagnosis of a case with MEN1 due to concomitant presence of AIMAH with insulinoma: a case report and literature review
BackgroundACTH-independent macronodular hyperplasia (AIMAH) is an uncommon disorder characterized by massive enlargement of both adrenal glands and...
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Hypopituitarism and cranial nerve involvement mimicking Tolosa-Hunt syndrome as the initially presenting feature of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a case report
BackgroundEarly diagnosis of lymphoma involving the central nervous system is sometimes difficult but emergent to avoid the delay of therapeutic...
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Spontaneous globe subluxation: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundSpontaneous globe subluxation (SGS) is an atraumatic anterior dislocation of the eyeball. It is exceedingly rare. Understanding SGS...
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Concurrent mutations of germline GPR101 and somatic USP8 in a pediatric giant pituitary ACTH adenoma: a case report
BackgroundCushing’s disease (CD) is rare in pediatric patients. It is characterized by elevated plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from...
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The role of the dentist and orthodontist in recognizing oro-facial manifestations of acromegaly: a questionnaire-based study
PurposeOro-facial manifestations of acromegaly are among the earliest signs of the disease and are reported by a significant number of patients at...
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Preoperative differentiation of hypophysitis and pituitary adenomas using a novel clinicoradiologic scoring system
PurposeHypophysitis can clinically and radiologically mimic other nonfunctioning masses of the sella turcica, complicating preoperative diagnosis....
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Anatomical location of the abducens nerves (VI) in the ventral approach of clival tumors
The aim of this work was to determine reliable anatomical landmarks for locating and preserving the abducens nerves (6th cranial nerves) during...
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Closure of skull base defects after endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery: the role of the local sphenoid mucosal flap for low flow leaks
A local sphenoid mucosal flap (SMF) is naturally raised during endonasal exposure of the sella. Typically, these flaps are repositioned; however,...
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Expert opinion document: “Electrical impedance tomography: applications from the intensive care unit and beyond”
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving technology, but it can also inadvertently induce lung injury and increase morbidity and mortality. Currently,...
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Correction to: Three‑dimensional assessment of the sella turcica: comparison between cleft lip and palate patients and skeletal malocclusion classes
In the original publication of the article, the given name and family name of the author were swapped. The correct author name is given in this...
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Sheehan’s Syndrome in India: Clinical Characteristics and Laboratory Evaluation
BackgroundSheehan’s Syndrome (SS) is an important cause of hypopituitarism especially in develo** countries though it remains underdiagnosed to a...
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HOW I DO IT: Cushing’s disease—selective adenomectomy via an endoscopic transsphenoidal approach
BackgroundAn ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma is the most common cause of excessive endogenous glucocorticoid production resulting in Cushing’s...
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Occipital emissary vein existence and its impact on the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in pediatric patients
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the efficacy of occipital emissary vein (OEV) detection in the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial...
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Proposing a sphenoid bone quality score: a novel concept for transsphenoidal surgery
Transsphenoid surgery is a common procedure for removing pituitary and other sellar tumors. The quality and density of the sphenoid bone, which...
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Customized ventral bony and dural opening in the transplanum/transtuberculum and transclival variants of extended endoscopic endonasal approach to suprasellar craniopharyngiomas: an approach-based stepwise cadaveric dissection and clinical applicability
BackgroundOptimal initial exposure through an extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) for suprasellar craniopharyngiomas ensures safe and...
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Non-chordomatous clival bony tumors: A rare experience and systematic literature review
BackgroundNon-chordomatous bony tumors of the clivus are extremely rare. Site, extent, and aggressiveness of tumor limits the extent of resection. It...
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Endoscopic transcavernous approach for functional pituitary adenomas
BackgroundInvasion of the CS is one of the limiting factors for total resection for PitNet tumors with cure rates less than 30%. Extended approaches...
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Contralateral supraorbital eyebrow approach for tuberculum sellae meningioma
BackgroundThe main challenge in tuberculum sellae meningioma (TSM) resection is the safe dissection of the optic nerves, which many a times are...
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Endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of a non-functioning ectopic pituitary adenoma located in the clivus: a case report and literature review
We successfully removed a rare ectopic pituitary adenoma from a 64-year-old female patient initially misdiagnosed with a chordoma. The tumor was...
