Pituitary Apoplexy
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In the face of a sudden, severe headache accompanied by visual changes, timely medical care is essential. Pituitary apoplexy is an uncommon condition that occurs when the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, suffers bleeding or a loss of blood supply that suddenly affects its function.
Warning signs: Severe, sudden-onset headache, visual disturbances, nausea, and in some cases other neurological symptoms.
Common causes: It is usually related to the presence of a tumor or adenoma in the pituitary gland that compromises its blood flow.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon is the reference professional for evaluating pituitary conditions that may require specialized management. Because this is a potentially serious condition, the symptoms mentioned warrant medical care without delay.
Data on 231 doctors who treat pituitary apoplexy
Which specialist treats pituitary apoplexy?
Pituitary apoplexy is an emergency that should be evaluated right away by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the brain and pituitary gland. Go to emergency services immediately if you have a sudden, severe headache along with vision changes.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pituitary apoplexy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Victor Hugo Santos Diego
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Ariana Carrasco
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Frequently asked questions
What is pituitary apoplexy?
In the face of a sudden, severe headache accompanied by visual changes, timely medical care is essential. Pituitary apoplexy is an uncommon condition that occurs when the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, suffers bleeding or a loss of blood supply that suddenly affects its function.
Which doctor treats pituitary apoplexy?
Pituitary apoplexy is an emergency that should be evaluated right away by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the brain and pituitary gland. Go to emergency services immediately if you have a sudden, severe headache along with vision changes.