Coronavirus disease 2019 infection and pituitary apoplexy: A causal relation or just a coincidence? A case report and review of the literature.
Surgical neurology international(2021)
Abstract
We report the fifth case of PA associated with COVID-19 infection. Based on our patient's clinical findings, review of the other reported cases, as well as the available literature, we put forth a multitude of pathophysiological mechanisms induced by COVID-19 that can possibly lead to the development of PA. In our opinion, the association between both conditions is not just a mere coincidence. Although the histopathological features of PA associated with COVID-19 are similar to PA induced by other etiologies, future research may disclose unique pathological fingerprints of COVID-19 virus that explains its capability of inducing PA.
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Key words
Coronavirus disease 2019,Endoscopic,Pituitary apoplexy,Transsphenoidal
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