Navigating hemostasis: anesthetic challenges in a pituitary tumor with type 2 von Willebrand disease—case report - Summary - MDSpire

Navigating hemostasis: anesthetic challenges in a pituitary tumor with type 2 von Willebrand disease—case report

  • By

  • Emiro Noguera-García

  • Nicolás Rincón-Arias

  • Oscar Zorro

  • Karla Ortiz-Lozano

  • Juan J. Villamil-Pinzón

  • Victor Hugo González Cárdenas

  • July 6, 2026

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Objective:

To present the anesthetic management of a patient with type 2 von Willebrand disease undergoing transsphenoidal surgery for a pituitary neuroendocrine tumor.

Approach:
  • Multidisciplinary Strategy: A multidisciplinary approach was implemented, including hemodynamic monitoring and targeted replacement of VWF/FVIII concentrate calculated according to plasma levels.
Key Findings:
  • The patient had a favorable postoperative course with no complications.
  • Individualized planning based on ASH-ISTH-NHF-WFH guidelines was crucial.
Interpretation:

The case illustrates the importance of tailored anesthetic management in patients with von Willebrand disease undergoing high-complexity surgeries.

Limitations:
  • Limited literature on neuroanesthetic management of patients with VWD.
Conclusion:

This case emphasizes the need for comprehensive management strategies in patients with VWD undergoing neurosurgery.

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