148 Postsinusitis staphylococcal pituitary abscess
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Pituitary abscess
Pituitary abscess is an uncommon pituitary lesion. Its clinical diagnosis can be difficult to distinguish from other pituitary lesions. This pathology is characterised by vague symptoms of headaches, generalised tiredness and hypopituitarism manifestations. A history of recent meningitis, paranasal sinusitis or head surgery can be a suggestive of the source of infection.A 20-year-old man was ad...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1201-9712
DOI: 10.1016/s1201-9712(06)80144-x