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Haemorrhage into pituitary adenomas
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|October 1, 1977
Insights
Pituitary apoplexy, or hemorrhage in pituitary adenomas, occurred in 18 of 70 cases. This study classifies these events into four stages, aiding diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pituitary adenomas are common tumors.
- Hemorrhage within pituitary adenomas (pituitary apoplexy) is a serious complication.
- Understanding the classification and progression of hemorrhage is crucial for patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Seventy cases of pituitary adenoma were analysed for evidence of haemorrhage. It was present in 18 cases. These are classified into four groups, acute, acute on chronic, chronic, and late sequelae of pituitary apoplexy, and an example of a patient in each group is given. The diagnosis and management are discussed.