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Last Update: 02/05/2025 08:20 AM

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A 60-year-old female presents with an eight-month history of headaches, galactorrhea and amenorrhoea. She is hypotensive. You are suspecting pituitary apoplexy.  Administration of which of the following agents is indicated in your initial management?

A. DDAVP
B. Adrenaline
C. Hydrocortisone
D. Cabergoline
E. Thyroxine

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C. Hydrocortisone - management of possible adrenal insufficiency secondary to pituitary apoplexy
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In pituitary apoplexy - likely all pituitary hormones are reduced, however adrenal insufficiency/Addisonian crisis is the most important to manage

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#Endocrinology #RACP

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