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. 1986 Apr;144(4):433–436.

The Spectrum of Pituitary Adenoma Hemorrhage

Dennis D Hickstein 1,2,3, John C Marshall 1,2,3, William F Chandler 1,2,3
PMCID: PMC1306653  PMID: 3716402

Abstract

In 34 cases of pituitary adenoma hemorrhage at one institution, the clinical manifestations of adenoma hemorrhage depended upon the size of the adenoma, the presence of suprasellar extension, the amount of hemorrhage and the extent of pituitary glandular destruction. Recognition of the spectrum of acute, subacute and chronic pituitary adenoma hemorrhage should expedite diagnosis and treatment.

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