Rathke ’s cleft cyst infections and pituitary abscesses: case series and review of the literature

ConclusionPAs occurring in RCCs are infrequent. Clinical manifestations are commonly subacute, without septic symptoms. Imaging is usually non-specific. Preoperative diagnosis is infrequent and a broad differential diagnosis should be considered. Empirical antimicrobial therapy should be initiated and adjusted after obtaining cultures to reduce the rate of recurrence and improve clinical outcomes.
Source: Pituitary - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research