Meningitis and CSF Rhinorrhea as Initial Presentations of Untreated Macroprolactinoma

Authors

  • Li Yunkai Andrew Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
  • Mavis Ang Kexin Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
  • Seow Cherng Jye Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
  • Lee Kim En Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Abstract

Macroprolactinomas often present with hyperprolactinemia or space-occupying symptoms. There are few case reports of macroprolactinomas presenting as meningitis and CSF rhinorrhea. Presented is a case of a 51-year-old Chinese male who presented with meningitis and pneumonia, and thereafter, developed rhinorrhea. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the brain revealed a macroprolactinoma. He subsequently underwent a trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove the tumor.

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Published

2014-05-28

How to Cite

Andrew, L. Y., Kexin, M. A., Cherng Jye, S., & Kim En, L. (2014). Meningitis and CSF Rhinorrhea as Initial Presentations of Untreated Macroprolactinoma. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 26(2), 173. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/92

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2011): November Issue

Section

Case Reports

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