Hipopituitarismo como debut de absceso hipofisiario / Hypopituitarism as debut of pituitary abscess

ABSTRACT

We present a case of a 20 years old woman who consults for amenorrhea and mild hyperprolactinemia. Within the functional study hypopituitarism was discover and MRI showed a cystic lesion with “ring” enhancement. Transsphenoidal resection was performed, showing purulent material. Cultures were positive for MSSA and Neisseria cinerea. Antibiotic treatment was started completing 21 days. She evolved without relapse but did not recovered pituitary function.