Vision Deficit Due to Pituitary Apoplexy

Division

Capital

Hospital

LewisGale Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

5-6-2023

Keywords

ct and mri brain, pituatary apoplexy, pituatary tumor, secondary amenorrhea, serum prolactin

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Endocrine System Diseases | Internal Medicine | Neoplasms

Abstract

Pituitary apoplexy means "sudden death" of the pituitary gland, usually caused by hemorrhage or infarction and often occurring in a pre-existing pituitary adenoma. In many cases, pituitary apoplexy is a medical and surgical emergency. Fast, efficient diagnosis and treatment are important in many cases. This case exemplifies an ideal lab workup and referral process to turn out best outcomes and prevent medical complications in our patient.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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