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Two cases of pituitary abscess are reported. Bacteriological and histological findings of both cases are discussed, together with data available from the literature.
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Scanarini, M., Cervellini, P., Rigobello, L. et al. Pituitary abscesses: Report of two cases and review of the literature. Acta neurochir 51, 209–217 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01406747
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