Pituitary macroadenoma

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Known pituitary macroadenoma.

Patient Data

Age: 60
Gender: Female

Pituitary MRI

mri

The growth pattern may simulate male genitalia

Case Discussion

This midline sagittal MRI image demonstrates a sizable pituitary macroadenoma growing out of the pituitary fossa and extending up the infundibulum. This growth pattern simulates the 'cock n balls' depiction of male genitalia often popularized on the back of toilet doors... well in Australia anyway.

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