title: Transnasal hypophysectomy--an unusual sporting injury.
abstract: A case is presented of a traumatic penetrating nasal injury, resulting in panhypopituitarism and memory loss. Certain aspects of the diagnosis and treatment are discussed, and in conclusion some principles of management are suggested. The patient was last seen 8 months after the injury and had not required any desmopressin for 6 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, England.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Rawlinson
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Coakham
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Byrnes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007016:Hypophysectomy; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000293:injuries; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography