The clinical features and management of pituitary apoplexy.

Abstract

The clinical features and management of three patients presenting with pituitary apoplexy are described. They illustrate the difficulty of differentiating pituitary apoplexy from other acute neurologic conditions. One of the patients is the first reported case of pituitary apoplexy occurring in a histologically proved craniopharyngioma. Two of the cases reported were treated conservatively and recovered without seriouplexy as a neurosurgical emergency. The relationship between radiotherapy and pituitary apoplexy is discussed.

• Authors: M H Lloyd, P E Belchetz
• Journal: Postgraduate medical journal (Postgrad Med J) Vol. 53 Issue 616 Pg. 82-5 (Feb 1977) ISSN: 0032-5473 [Print] England
• PMID: 876925 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (therapeutic use)
• Adult
• Aged
• Cerebrovascular Disorders (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
• Craniopharyngioma (complications)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Pituitary Diseases (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
• Pituitary Neoplasms (complications)