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Heparin-Induced Pituitary Apoplexy Presenting as Isolated Unilateral Oculomotor Nerve Palsy: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Bakr SwaidFrank KalabaGhassan BachuwaStephen E Sullivan
Published in: Case reports in endocrinology (2019)
We report a case of PA manifesting as isolated left oculomotor nerve palsy without visual field defects in the setting of using dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and IV heparin for acute coronary syndrome. To the best of our knowledge, this unique combination has not been previously reported.
Keyphrases
  • antiplatelet therapy
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • percutaneous coronary intervention
  • venous thromboembolism
  • growth factor
  • peripheral nerve
  • healthcare
  • high glucose
  • stress induced