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Emily A Holz1, Manal Imran1, Nicole Reyes1
1Internal Medicine, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, USA.
Cureus
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Pituitary apoplexy can present atypically, even without optic chiasm compression. This case shows oculomotor nerve compression from a prolactinoma extension, highlighting the need for broader clinical suspicion.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Pituitary apoplexy is a rare complication of pituitary macroadenomas.
- Classic symptoms include headache, visual deficits, and optic chiasm compression.
- Atypical presentations can delay diagnosis and treatment.
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