Pituitary apoplexy initially mistaken for bacterial meningitis

We presented a case of a 62-year-old man whose initial clinical picture was suggestive of bacterial meningitis, but instead had pituitary apoplexy. We highlighted how pituitary apoplexy can mimic bacterial meningitis, learning points on how clinical assessment can aid earlier diagnosis and the impor...

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Published in:BMJ Case Reports 2013, Vol.2013
Main Authors: Wong, Sui Hsien, Das, Kumar, Javadpour, Mohsen
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We presented a case of a 62-year-old man whose initial clinical picture was suggestive of bacterial meningitis, but instead had pituitary apoplexy. We highlighted how pituitary apoplexy can mimic bacterial meningitis, learning points on how clinical assessment can aid earlier diagnosis and the importance of considering this differential diagnosis, particularly with the associated morbidity and mortality if missed.
ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2013-009223