Pituitary apoplexy caused by ruptured internal carotid artery aneurysm

Citation
H. Suzuki et al., Pituitary apoplexy caused by ruptured internal carotid artery aneurysm, STROKE, 32(2), 2001, pp. 567-569
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
STROKE
ISSN journal
00392499 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
567 - 569
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-2499(200102)32:2<567:PACBRI>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Background and Purpose-We report the first case of pituitary apoplexy cause d by the rupture of an intracavernous carotid artery aneurysm embedded in a pituitary adenoma. Case Description-A 46-year-old man presented with clinical and CT findings typical of pituitary apoplexy. MRI showed an unusual flow-void protrusion i nto the intratumoral hematoma, which, however, was not diagnosed as a ruptu red aneurysm until severe intraoperative bleeding occurred. Angiography aft er surgery revealed an intracavernous carotid artery aneurysm. Conclusions-The possible association of adenoma and aneurysmal rupture shou ld be kept in mind when assessing any case of pituitary apoplexy.