Coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with pituitary adenoma: can alertness prevent tragedy?
Singapore medical journal
;
: e150-1, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-244790
ABSTRACT
Pituitary apoplexy is a rare, life-threatening complication that may occur after coronary artery bypass graft surgery for patients with pituitary adenomas. The dynamics of cardiopulmonary bypass may contribute to a sudden expansion of silent pituitary adenomas and result in the compression of surrounding structures. A range of clinical features have been described, and the condition requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent further complications. Herein, we present an uncomplicated case highlighting the importance of diagnosing pituitary apoplexy, ensuring high alertness to the condition, so as to prevent life-threatening tragedy due to missed diagnosis.
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Main subject:
Pituitary Neoplasms
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Postoperative Complications
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Pituitary Apoplexy
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Cardiopulmonary Bypass
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Coronary Artery Bypass
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Treatment Outcome
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Risk Assessment
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Medical Errors
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Hemodynamics
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Methods
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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