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Hadhami Ben Turkia1, Marwa Sameer1
1Pediatrics, King Hamad University Hospital, Muharraq, BHR.
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Summary
This case study highlights a rare primitive pituitary abscess (PA) in a teenage girl, presenting insidiously with meningitis and diabetes insipidus. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for preventing severe pituitary dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Primitive pituitary abscess (PA) is an exceedingly rare condition, particularly in pediatric patients.
- This case involves a teenage girl with recurrent meningitis and an intrasellar lesion initially suspected as a macroadenoma.
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