Presentation
Archived analog radiographs of a patient evaluated for chiasmatic compression symptoms. X-rays were obtained in the 1960s.
Patient Data
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pituitary macroadenoma on sella x-ray (historical)
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The sella is grossly disfigured and ballooned, indirectly revealing the presence of an advanced soft tissue tumor (pituitary macroadenoma).
Case Discussion
Before the advent of cross-sectional imaging sellar pathology could only be evaulated indirectly by observing the size and shape of its bony contours on focused x-rays.
From the historical collection of the University of Pécs, Medical School, Radiology Clinic.
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