A rare case of a pituitary adenoma found in association with a symptomatic Rathke's cleft cyst in a 34-year-old women presenting with headaches, visual symptoms, and amenorrhea is described. The diagnostic evaluation and operative treatment of these coincident lesions are discussed.
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