A case of Klebsiella pneumoniae pituitary abscess cured by medical treatment / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 133-138, 2009.
Artículo
en Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Pituitary abscesses are rare, but potentially life-threatening. Drainage of the abscess through a transsphenoidal approach is the standard treatment for a pituitary abscess. Recently, we experienced a patient with a Klebsiella pneumoniae pituitary abscess who was cured using antibiotics, without surgery. A 52-year-old man had a chronic, persistent headache for 1 month. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a fluid collection in his pituitary fossa. Pituitary hormone tests showed mild hypopituitarism. He was put on antibiotics and discharged after 6 weeks without sequelae. An early diagnosis and adequate antibiotics treatment for this life-threatening infection can result in an excellent prognosis.
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Asunto principal:
Pronóstico
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Drenaje
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Diagnóstico Precoz
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Absceso
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Cefalea
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Hipopituitarismo
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Klebsiella
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Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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