ea0077p99 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary | SFEBES2021
Machenahalli Pratibha
, Shad Amjad
, Shrelala Khalid
, Thandani Puja
, Giovos Georgios
, Khan Uzma
, Page Tristan
, Haris Faiza
, Smith Megan
, Randeva Harpal
Background: Pituitary apoplexy is one of the rare endocrine emergencies. Most series indicate that incidence is between 2-7% based on clinical, surgical and histopathological evidence.1-3 Usually presents with severe headaches that may be associated with nausea vomiting, ocular palsies, fever, photophobia. Predisposing factors are pre-existing pituitary conditions, hypertension, major surgery, anticoagulation therapy, pregnancy, radiotherapy. Appropriate endocrine, ...