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Acromegaly presenting as subarachnoid haemorrhage in a 76 year old woman.

Authors :
Beard, K.
Macdougall, I. C.
Behan, W. M.
Source :
Postgraduate Medical Journal; Jul1985, Vol. 61 Issue 717, p615-617, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Acromegaly usually presents in middle age with the gradual onset of classical signs and symptoms. We report the case of an elderly woman who presented with subarachnoid haemorrhage due to infarction of a pituitary adenoma and rupture into the subarachnoid space. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00325473
Volume :
61
Issue :
717
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Postgraduate Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66077855