Pituitary apoplexy associated with bacterial meningitis: Diagnostic dilemma.

Clin Case Rep

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Dhaka Bangladesh.

Published: September 2023

Pituitary apoplexy is a rare entity, which is characterized by severe neurological, ophthalmological, and endocrinological complications, with acute adrenal crisis being a major concern. The diagnosis of pituitary apoplexy is challenging, particularly in cases where it coexists with bacterial meningitis, leading to a diagnostic dilemma and delay in treatment. We report a case of a 23-year-old female diagnosed with pituitary apoplexy with concurrent bacterial meningitis.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10475759PMC
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