Publications by authors named "Luca Clerici"
Neurohospitalist
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is a serious complication of pituitary adenomas, causing symptoms like sudden headaches, nausea, vision changes, and nerve paralysis, which can lead to diagnostic delays due to their non-specific nature.
- - A case study describes a 73-year-old man with an ACTH-secreting macroadenoma who experienced rapid symptoms, including headaches and eye paralysis, requiring urgent surgery and resulting in near-total recovery.
- - PA's unusual presentation of bilateral ptosis and ophthalmoplegia emphasizes the importance of recognizing these rare symptoms, as prompt treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes, as illustrated by this case's success in managing ischemic PA without hemorrhage.
