panhypopituitarism and empty sella after ischemic stroke: a case report
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Panhypopituitarism and empty sella after ischemic stroke: A case report
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Recent studies indicate that some degree of pituitary dysfunction may be observed after an acute stroke and this condition is commonly misdiagnosed. Reported here is the case of a 65 yearold man who developed symptoms of pituitary deficiency a few months after a frontal lobe stroke and finally presented with hypoglycemia and coma. Investigation...
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international journal of endocrinology and metabolismجلد ۸، شماره ۲، صفحات ۹۷-۹۹
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