# Transnasal endoscopic removal of a pituicytoma: a case report

**Authors:** Daniyar Teltayev, Torebek Tursynbekov, Khalit Mustafin, Almas Kydyrov, Tatyana Litvinova, Nurali Ashirov, Ainur Turzhanova, Makar Solodovnikov, Serik Akshulakov

PMC · DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1550272 · Frontiers in Oncology · 2025-11-03

## TL;DR

This case report describes the successful transnasal endoscopic removal of a rare pituitary tumor in a young woman with visual and hormonal issues.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique clinical case highlighting minimally invasive surgical management of a rare pituitary tumor.

## Key findings

- The patient exhibited visual disturbances, infertility, and endocrine dysfunction due to the pituicytoma.
- Transnasal endoscopic surgery was effective for tumor removal and symptom improvement.

## Abstract

Pituicytoma is an exceedingly rare tumor of the pituitary gland, classified as WHO grade 1. Its presentation varies widely, often mimicking other pituitary or sellar region tumors. This report discusses a unique case of pituicytoma in a young female presenting with a combination of visual disturbances, infertility, and endocrine dysfunction, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary management and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** tumor (MESH:D009369), infertility (MESH:D007246), endocrine dysfunction (MESH:D004700), pituitary or sellar region tumors (MESH:D010911), visual disturbances (MESH:D014786)

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