The spectrum of pituitary adenoma hemorrhage.

In 34 cases of pituitary adenoma hemorrhage at one institution, the clinical manifestations of adenoma hemorrhage depended upon the size of the adenoma, the presence of suprasellar extension, the amount of hemorrhage and the extent of pituitary glandular destruction. Recognition of the spectrum of acute, subacute and chronic pituitary adenoma hemorrhage should expedite diagnosis and treatment.