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Apoplexy in small pituitary tumours.

W J Jeffcoate, C R Birch

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pituitary apoplexy, a serious condition, can occur even with normal-appearing pituitary glands on X-rays. Early recognition of pituitary disease is crucial to avoid diagnostic delays.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroendocrinology
    • Radiology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Pituitary apoplexy presents with distinct clinical symptoms.
    • Standard skull radiographs may not reveal abnormalities in all cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight cases of pituitary apoplexy with normal pituitary fossa radiography.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering pituitary disease despite normal imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series review.
    • Clinical feature analysis.
    • Radiographic assessment of the pituitary fossa.

    Main Results:

    • Three cases of pituitary apoplexy presented with normal plain skull radiographs.
    • Diagnostic delays occurred in two patients due to unconsidered pituitary pathology.
    • Pituitary tumors, even small ones, can cause catastrophic hemorrhage.

    Conclusions:

    • Normal pituitary fossa radiography does not exclude pituitary apoplexy.
    • Clinical suspicion is vital for timely diagnosis.
    • Pituitary apoplexy can occur with or without subsequent hypopituitarism.

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