Condition
Apoplexy
David Cohen, M.D.Published 24 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Apoplexy is uncontrolled bleeding into an organ; for example, adrenal apoplexy is bleeding into the adrenal glands, pituitary apoplexy is bleeding into the pituitary gland, and so on.
- The term apoplexy (with no organ specified) often refers to bleeding into the brain.
- Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.
Definition
Apoplexy is uncontrolled bleeding into an organ; for example, adrenal apoplexy is bleeding into the adrenal glands, pituitary apoplexy is bleeding into the pituitary gland, and so on.
The term apoplexy (with no organ specified) often refers to bleeding into the brain. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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