Microprolactinoma with visual field defect: An unsuspected etiology
| Autor: | Debraj Sen, Somasekharan Manoj, K. V. S. Hari Kumar, Shikar Gaur |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
| Předmět: |
Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty lcsh:RC648-665 genetic structures business.industry Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Menstrual disturbance Brief Communication lcsh:Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology Visual defects Visual field Endocrinology Microprolactinoma microprolactinoma visual field defect Cabergoline Etiology Medicine lcsh:Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology lcsh:RC799-869 business Diopathic intracranial hypertension medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol 17, Iss 7, Pp 122-124 (2013) |
| ISSN: | 2230-8210 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/2230-8210.119526 |
| Popis: | Microprolactinomas present usually with menstrual disturbance and galactorrhoea. The presence of visual field defects is not expected in these patients as the tumor does not involve structures outside the sella. Visual field defects in a case of microprolactinoma confuse the clinician and warrant extensive search for an alternate etiology. We present a young lady with microprolactinoma and visual field defects. Etiological work-up revealed a diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) associated with microprolactinoma. Treatment with Acetazolamide and Cabergoline completely resolved the clinical symptoms and visual defects. The unusual occurrence of IIH in a case of microprolactinoma as the cause of visual field defect is highlighted in our case report. |
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