1351 Primary Pituitary Abscess Presenting as An Isolated Bitemporal Hemianopia
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.371
Abstract: Pituitary abscesses are rare yet life-threatening entities. Most common presenting features are headache, hypopituitarism, and visual changes. Majority of patients are found to have a predisposing risk factor, such as a pre-existing pituitary lesion, recent… read more here.
Keywords: primary pituitary; abscess; bitemporal hemianopia; pituitary abscess ... See more keywords
Pituitary abscess
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217912
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; pituitary abscess; lesion; pathology ... See more keywords
Pituitary Abscess: A Challenging Preoperative Diagnosis—A Multicenter Study
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030565
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Pituitary abscess (PA) is a rare occurrence, representing less than 1% of pituitary lesions, and is defined by the presence of an infected purulent collection within the sella turcica. Pas can be… read more here.
Keywords: preoperative diagnosis; diagnosis; pituitary abscess; multicenter study ... See more keywords
Hyponatremia as the Presenting Feature of a Pituitary Abscess in a Calf
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci4010008
Abstract: A 2-month-old Simmental heifer presented for acute onset of neurological behavior. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hypokalemia that improved with intravenous fluid therapy. Despite an initial cessation of neurological signs, symptoms… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; hyponatremia presenting; presenting feature; feature pituitary ... See more keywords
Actinomycotic Pituitary Abscess: Unusual Pathology, Unexpected Organism
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DOI: 10.4103/jnrp.jnrp_53_18
Abstract: Sir, A 46‐year‐old female presented with complaints of progressively worsening headache and visual deterioration of 2 weeks’ duration. On examination, she was found to have bitemporal hemianopia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a sellar‐suprasellar cystic… read more here.
Keywords: organism; pathology; actinomycotic pituitary; pituitary abscess ... See more keywords
Spontaneous rupture of a secondary pituitary abscess causing acute meningoencephalitis: Case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_131_17
Abstract: Background: Pituitary abscess (PA) is an uncommon finding that is rarely diagnosed preoperatively. If not properly treated it is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Nowadays standard diagnostic procedures allow early detection and successful… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; literature; case; pituitary abscess ... See more keywords