Pituitary apoplexy in a patient with suspected metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma.
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To cite: Man BL, Fu YP. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-202803 DESCRIPTION We report the case of a 52-year-old man who was a chronic smoker and enjoyed good past health. He was admitted for progressive left-sided weakness and mild headache. He did not have any blurring of vision, diplopia or change in mental status. He was alert and his blood pressure was normal on admission. Cranial nerve examination was normal and his visual field was full. The limb power was Medical Research Council grade 4/5 over his left
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- BMJ case reports
دوره 2014 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014