Radhiana H, Syazarina S O, Shahizon Azura A M, Azizi A B
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kulliyyah of Medicine, Department of Radiology, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Med J Malaysia. 2013 Jun;68(3):264-6.
Pituitary apoplexy is a well-known complication of a pituitary adenoma. However, an ischaemic event caused by pituitary apoplexy is rare. We reported a case of pituitary apoplexy with middle cerebral artery infarction in a 44-year old man who presented with a sudden onset of altered sensorium. Vasospasm is the most likely underlying cause of the infarction in this case secondary to transdiaphragmatic rupture of the sella tumour into the subarachnoid space.
