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Case Reports
. 2021 Sep:47:329.e1-329.e2.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.02.045. Epub 2021 Feb 23.

Pituitary apoplexy in the setting of COVID-19 infection

Michael LaRoy  1 , Morgan McGuire  2
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Case Reports

Pituitary apoplexy in the setting of COVID-19 infection

Michael LaRoy et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Sep.
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Declaration of Competing Interest The views expressed in this case report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. We are military service members. This work was prepared as part of our official duties. Title 17 U.S.C. 105 provides that “Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government.” Title 17 U.S.C. 101 defines a United States Government work as a work prepared by a military service member or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Non-Contrast CT Head showing small hyperdense blood collection in the sella turcica, measuring 7 mm × 8 mm × 8 mm, with mild upward deflection on the pituitary infundibulum.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Coronal T1 MRI revealing hyperintense 7.5mm pituitary mass with suprasellar extension and mild compression of the optic chiasm.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Saggital T1 MRI revealing hyperintense 7.5mm pituitary mass with suprasellar extension and mild compression of the optic chiasm.
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