Spontaneous regression of non-functioning pituitary adenoma due to pituitary apoplexy following anticoagulation treatment - a case report and review of the literature.

We present the case of a 59 year-old woman with pituitary tumour apoplexy, presenting with severe headache, vomiting and visual field deterioration. The patient was treated conservatively because of her refusal of surgery and was followed-up for five years. In the course of treatment, recovery of the visual field defects, as well as right sixth cranial nerve paresis, was observed. Repeated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed regression of the tumour without signs of its re-growth. We discuss therapeutic modalities with particular emphasis on morbidity and review the literature relating to the management of pituitary tumour apoplexy. PMID: 23450448 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Source: Endokrynologia Polska - May 25, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Zieliński G, Witek P, Koziarski A, Podgórski J Tags: Endokrynol Pol Source Type: research