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ea0056p756 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2018

Pituitary abscesses diagnosis and therapeutic approach in a reference unit

Cozar Miriam , Venegas Eva , Dios Elena , Cano David , Madrazo Ainara , Remon Pablo , Jimenez Enrique , Roldan Florinda , Cardenas Eugenio , Kaen Ariel , Soto Alfonso

Introduction: Pituitary abscess (PA) is a rare condition, representing less than 1% of pituitary lessions. Only around 200 cases have been reported in the scientific literature. Preoperative diagnosis is often challenging due to nonspecific clinical and radiological manifestations.Materials and methods: Retrospective descriptive cohort study. We analyze demographic and clinical variables, hormonal involvement, recurrence, type of surgery and antibiotic t...