Publications by authors named "Alexander J Ledet"
Article Synopsis
- Pituitary abscess is a rare and serious condition that can be confused with other pituitary disorders, like macroadenomas.
- Two new cases highlight symptoms such as headaches, hormonal deficiencies, and significant MRI findings leading to the discovery of the abscess.
- Both cases underwent surgery after initial misdiagnosis, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and accurate diagnosis to ensure timely treatment.
Unlabelled: Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is a clinical syndrome caused by ischemia or hemorrhage of the pituitary gland, typically in the context of an adenoma. It typically presents with a thunderclap headache and sterile cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). The authors identify a case of PA, which initially presented with the signs and symptoms of viral meningitis.
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