Pituitary apoplexy

Pituitary apoplexy

Definition

A rare, potentially life-threatening disorder caused by acute ischemic infarction or hemorrhage in the pituitary gland. It is most often associated with the presence of a pituitary gland adenoma. Signs and symptoms include headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, and endocrine dysfunction.

Also known as pituitary gland apoplexy — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pituitary gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pituitary gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0