Session Description: This session will discuss all aspects of pituitary apoplexy—physiopathology, precipitating factors, clinical picture, diagnosis and management (conservative approach X surgery).
Faculty: Garni Barkhoudarian, MD
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Learning Objectives:
- Describe physiopathology of pituitary apoplexy: hemorrhage x ischemia.
- Summarize current medical knowledge about precipitating factors, clinical picture and diagnosis (emphasis on MRI findings in different stages) of pituitary apoplexy.
- Discuss the indications for conservative approach (emphasis on glucocorticoid dose that should be used) and surgical management of pituitary apoplexy.
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