MeSH definition : The sudden loss of blood supply to the PITUITARY GLAND, leading to tissue NECROSIS
and loss of function (PANHYPOPITUITARISM). The most common cause is hemorrhage or
INFARCTION of a PITUITARY ADENOMA. It can also result from acute hemorrhage into SELLA
TURCICA due to HEAD TRAUMA; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; or other acute effects of central
nervous system hemorrhage. Clinical signs include severe HEADACHE; HYPOTENSION; bilateral
visual disturbances; UNCONSCIOUSNESS; and COMA.;
MeSH synonym : apoplexy, pituitary;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pituitary apoplexy;
The sudden loss of blood supply to the PITUITARY GLAND, leading to tissue NECROSIS
and loss of function (PANHYPOPITUITARISM). The most common cause is hemorrhage or
INFARCTION of a PITUITARY ADENOMA. It can also result from acute hemorrhage into SELLA
TURCICA due to HEAD TRAUMA; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; or other acute effects of central
nervous system hemorrhage. Clinical signs include severe HEADACHE; HYPOTENSION; bilateral
visual disturbances; UNCONSCIOUSNESS; and COMA.