Pituitary apoplexy is bleeding into or impaired blood supply of the pituitary gland. This usually occurs in the presence of a tumor of the pituitary, although in 80% of cases this has not been diagnosed previously.

What is pituitary apoplexy? Pituitary apoplexy occurs when there’s a blockage in blood flow or bleeding (hemorrhage) in your pituitary gland. It can be a serious condition, requiring emergency treatment.

2023年8月23日 · Pituitary apoplexy is an infarction or hemorrhage of the pituitary gland. This condition most often involves a pre-existing pituitary adenoma. This activity reviews the evaluation, treatment, and management of pituitary apoplexy, and highlights the role of the healthcare team in improving care for patients with this condition. Objectives:

2025年1月2日 · Pituitary apoplexy is an acute clinical condition caused by either hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic necrosis of the pituitary gland. Although presentation is variable, it typically comprises headache, visual deficits, ophthalmoplegia, and altered mental status.

Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is an acute, life-threatening clinical syndrome caused by hemorrhage and/or infarction of the pituitary gland. It is clinically characterized by the sudden onset of headache.

2008年3月17日 · Pituitary apoplexy is characterized by sudden onset of headache, visual symptoms, altered mental status, and hormonal dysfunction. It may be hemorrhagic or nonhemorrhagic. It may involve a pre-existing pituitary adenoma or a nonadenomatous gland, as in Sheehan syndrome, which is precipitated by postpartum uterine hemorrhage. 1.

2018年4月22日 · Insult to the pituitary can be in the form of hemorrhage, infarction or both. When abrupt and sometimes catastrophic hemorrhagic infarction occurs in the pituitary it is defined as apoplexy.

2024年7月3日 · Pituitary apoplexy is a syndrome of bleeding and swelling of a pituitary adenoma causing rapid onset of headache, visual loss and/or pituitary failure. Urgent surgery is generally indicated.

2024年10月21日 · Pituitary apoplexy is a rare but critical condition characterized by hemorrhagic infarction of the pituitary gland or tumor. Patients typically present with an abrupt...

Pituitary gland failure or apoplexy is the sudden failure of the pituitary gland. This can happen because of severe bleeding or a loss of oxygen to the tissues of the pituitary gland causing tissue death.