Abstract
Pituitary apoplexy followed by cerebral ischaemia is very rare and life-threatening clinical syndrome. Ischemia is a rare complication after pituitary apoplexy. Cerebral ischemia due to pituitary apoplexy has been linked to two mechanisms; this can occur through one of two mechanisms-direct compression of the artery or vasospasm caused by vasoactive factors/agents released from haemorrhagic or necrotic material of the pituitary adenoma.
Highlights
ConclusionClinicians focus on visual disturbance and endocrine problems in pituitary apoplexy, should be kept in mind that patients may have cerebral infarction in different regions with the effect of vasospasm and we should be aware of this aspect
Pituitary apoplexy is a rare, life-threatening clinical syndrome characterised by sudden onset of headache, vomiting, visual disturbance, ophthalmoplegia and sometimes altered consciousness [1].Ischemia is a rare complication after pituitary apoplexy
Conclusion: clinicians focus on visual disturbance and endocrine problems in pituitary apoplexy, should be kept in mind that patients may have cerebral infarction in different regions with the effect of vasospasm and we should be aware of this aspect
Summary
Cerebral ischemia is a rare but life-threatening condition in patients with pituitary apoplexy and it may occur with different mechanisms. Clinicians focus on visual disturbance and endocrine problems in pituitary apoplexy, should be kept in mind that clinicians and surgeons may have cerebral infarction in different regions with the effect of vasospasm and we should be aware of this aspect
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