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Case Reports
. 1987 Jan;38(1):75-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(87)80414-2.

Pituitary apoplexy: an unusual cause of stroke

J D Clark, C E Freer, T Wheatley
Case Reports

Pituitary apoplexy: an unusual cause of stroke

J D Clark et al. Clin Radiol. 1987 Jan.

Abstract

A case of pituitary apoplexy complicated by hemiparesis and dysphasia is reported. Investigations revealed complete obstruction of the left internal carotid artery due to haemorrhagic pituitary expansion. This case and the four previously reported suggest that early diagnosis of this rare complication is essential if surgery is to prevent cerebral infarction.

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