Intracranial Tumor Masquerading as Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract

Seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis can present with rhinorrhea, congestion, and headache. Although headache is often attributed to allergic disease, it can be overlooked as a manifestation of other underlying processes. We present a case of intracranial calcifications that incidentally were found on sinus imaging. Subsequently the patient was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma. Health care providers should be cautious about attributing prominent headache complaints to "hay fever" or "sinus-related disease" and consider other etiologies.