Pituitary apoplexy and vasospasm.
Two cases of pituitary apoplexy complicated by cerebral vasospasm are described. They emphasize the importance of angiography in the investigation of a protracted clinical course after pituitary apoplexy. The pathophysiology of postapoplectic vasospasm is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography