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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Unveiling postpartum pituitary apoplexy through atypical presentation: A case report and review of literature.

Saleh Hamzeh, Fathi Milhem, Ameer Awashra, Husam Hamshary, Omar Almur, Zaid Sawaftah, Omar Naseef

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Saleh HamzehDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Fathi MilhemDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Ameer AwashraDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Husam HamsharyDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Omar AlmurDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Zaid SawaftahDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Omar NaseefDepartment of Radiology, An Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine.

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Abstract

Our case details the atypical presentation of postpartum pituitary apoplexy in a 20-year-old female, who exhibited general weakness, dizziness, and brief loss of consciousness following an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Despite normal vital signs except for bradycardia, imaging revealed a pituitary hemorrhage, leading to the diagnosis of pituitary apoplexy. Managed conservatively with IV hydrocortisone and intensive care, the patient experienced persistent bradycardia and severe abdominal pain, requiring transfer to another ICU. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by the rarity and complexity of pituitary apoplexy during pregnancy and the postpartum period, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies. The discussion further contrasts this case with existing literature, particularly in the context of postpartum pituitary apoplexy, and explores the broader implications for managing such rare cases, reinforcing the viability of conservative management in the absence of visual field disturbances.

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Conservative therapyPituitary apoplexyPostpartum

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PMCPMC11546440

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