Hemiplegia revealing an abscessed pituitary adenoma: A case report

Abstract

Abscesses secondary to pituitary adenoma are rare. The common clinical manifestations often encountered are headaches, meningismus, and visual disturbances. Hemiplegia as its revealing sign is uncommon. To the best of our knowledge, this is the second reported case of a pituitary abscess with a focal neurological deficit of the half-sided body. We report a case of a 52-year-old woman successfully treated by stereotactic evacuation of pituitary abscess inside an aggressive pituitary tumor. The pituitary abscess must be suspected early for adequate management because it is a serious complication.