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โก A pituitary tumour may haemorrhage or infarct โ seen especially in large macroadenomas. This is a true endocrine & neurosurgical emergency. Pituitary tumour outgrows its blood supply or is compromised by a fall in blood pressure.
๐ Immediate IV Hydrocortisone 100โ200 mg stat, then 6-hourly IM/IV.
๐ง Urgent neurosurgical referral โ transsphenoidal decompression if visual compromise or reduced GCS. ๐ Endocrinology + neurosurgery joint management essential. ๐ Post-op: monitor pituitary function; switch to oral hydrocortisone if stable. |