Pituitary Apoplexy

Overview

The sudden loss of blood supply to the PITUITARY GLAND, leading to tissue NECROSIS and loss of function (PANHYPOPITUITARISM). The most common cause is hemorrhage or INFARCTION of a PITUITARY ADENOMA. It can also result from acute hemorrhage into SELLA TURCICA due to HEAD TRAUMA; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; or other acute effects of central nervous system hemorrhage. Clinical signs include severe HEADACHE; HYPOTENSION; bilateral visual disturbances; UNCONSCIOUSNESS; and COMA.

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Quick facts about Pituitary Apoplexy

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.300.535.625|C10.228.140.617.738.350|C14.907.253.573.600|C19.700.725

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