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Rute Brás-Cruz1, Isabel Cruz2, Sara Camões3
1Department of Medicine - Internal Medicine, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal rutebcruz@gmail.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 15, 2023
Summary
Pituitary apoplexy, a complication of pituitary adenoma, can rarely lead to cerebral infarction. This case highlights a misdiagnosis of ischemic stroke, emphasizing the importance of considering pituitary apoplexy in stroke-like presentations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is a rare but serious complication of pituitary adenomas.
- Cerebral infarction following PA is uncommon, with unclear underlying mechanisms.
- Potential causes include arterial compression, vasospasm, and vasoactive agents.
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