Pituitary apoplexy associated with bacterial meningitis: Diagnostic dilemma

Clin Case Rep. 2023 Sep 3;11(9):e7887. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.7887. eCollection 2023 Sep.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: MRI findings; bacterial meningitis; clinical presentation; diagnosis; management; pituitary apoplexy.

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