[Compressive optic neuropathy secondary to a pituitary macroadenoma]. / Neuropathie optique compressive secondaire à un macroadénome hypophysaire.
J Fr Ophtalmol
; 36(6): e101-4, 2013 Jun.
Article
en Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23623769
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Pituitary adenoma is a common benign tumor representing 8 to 10% of intracranial mass lesions. The compressive optic neuropathy associated with a pituitary adenoma can be clinically indistinguishable from glaucomatous optic neuropathy. CASE REPORT A 56-year-old man with no significant past medical history had noticed a rapid decrease in visual acuity for 6 months. Funduscopic examination revealed glaucoma-like bilateral, asymmetric optic cupping. Brain MRI examination revealed a pituitary tumor compressing the optic chiasm.CONCLUSION:
The diagnosis of a compressive optic neuropathy associated with a pituitary adenoma can be difficult, since it often simulates chronic glaucoma. However, several features should alert the clinician to the possibility of a compressive optic neuropathy and prompt neuroimaging, in order to obtain earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Hipofisarias
/
Adenoma
/
Enfermedades del Nervio Óptico
/
Síndromes de Compresión Nerviosa
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
J Fr Ophtalmol
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Túnez
Pais de publicación:
FR
/
FRANCE
/
FRANCIA
/
FRANÇA