Towards a pituitary apoplexy classification based on clinical presentation and patient journey

Pituitary apoplexy: an update on clinical and imaging features

Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is a rare and potentially fatal clinical condition presenting acute headache, vomiting, visual impairment, ophthalmoplegia, altered mental state and possible panhypopituitarism. It mostly occurs in patients with haemorrhagic infarction of the pituitary gland due to a pre-existing macroadenoma. Although there are pathological and physiological conditions that may share si...

Pituitary apoplexy.

Pituitary apoplexy, a rare clinical syndrome secondary to abrupt hemorrhage or infarction, complicates 2%-12% of pituitary adenomas, especially nonfunctioning tumors. Headache of sudden and severe onset is the main symptom, sometimes associated with visual disturbances or ocular palsy. Signs of meningeal irritation or altered consciousness may complicate the diagnosis. Precipitating factors (in...

Clomiphene-induced pituitary apoplexy in a patient with acromegaly.

We describe the case of an acromegalic woman with primary infertility who was treated with clomiphene, and subsequently developed pituitary apoplexy.

Pituitary apoplexy in a patient with suspected metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma.

To cite: Man BL, Fu YP. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-202803 DESCRIPTION We report the case of a 52-year-old man who was a chronic smoker and enjoyed good past health. He was admitted for progressive left-sided weakness and mild headache. He did not have any blurring of vision, diplopia or change in mental status. He was alert and his blood...

Pituitary Apoplexy : A Pictorial Review