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Pituitary Apoplexy Overview of Pituitary Apoplexy Pituitary apoplexy describes a condition in which there is bleeding into a pituitary tumor. It most likely occurs in areas of the tumor which have undergone death or necrosis. Rapid enlargement of the tumor occurs with compression of the surrounding structures. The pituitary gland, itself, is usually further compromised and may not function. Causes of Pituitary Apoplexy The cause of pituitary apoplexy is bleeding into a pituitary tumor. It occurs because of death or necrosis of some of the pituitary tumor. Signs and Symptoms of Pituitary Apoplexy Sudden enlargement of the pituitary tumor can cause headaches, nausea and vomiting. If the tumor becomes large enough, various degrees of visual loss will occur. Sudden disruption of pituitary function frequently leads to diabetes mellitus, where excessive urine output occur. advertisement Find more information

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