Catalog

Pituitary apoplexy

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Pituitary apoplexy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1938573221

Ischemic infarction/haemorrhage of the pituitary tumour. Major symptoms include headache, visual disturbance due to compression of the optic chiasm, and defect in anterior pituitary hormone secretion.