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Midbrain hemorrhage mimicking pituitary apoplexy in patient using anticoagulation therapy

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Pituitary apoplexy represents a hemorrhage or infarction of the pituitary gland and has its occurrence often related in the context of a pituitary adenoma1. In classical pituitary apoplexy, headache, usually of sudden and severe onset, is the most common presenting symptom and hypertension and anticoagulation have been described as relevant predisposing factors1,2. The risk of cranial nerve palsies leading to double vision and/or vision loss and the risk of acute panhypopituitarysm leading to death in the event of apoplexy have [...]

Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2010000500028

Authors: Leonardo M Batista, Daniel M Prevedello, Paul Gardner, Ricardo L Carrau, Carl H Snyderman, Amin B Kassam

Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Pittsburgh, Saint John's Health Center

Language: English

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200