Table 2 Main triggering factors of pituitary apoplexy
From: Diagnosis and management of pituitary apoplexy: a Tunisian data
Triggering factor | Number of patients (n = 14) | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Head trauma | 4 | 28.6 |
Cabergoline | 3 | 21.4 |
Bromocriptine | 1 | 7.1 |
Hypertensive emergency | 2 | 14.3 |
Major surgery | 1 | 7.1 |
Post-partum | 1 | 7.1 |
Anticoagulant | 1 | 7.1 |
Infection | 1 | 7.1 |