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Campimetric alterations caused by pituitary microadenoma successfully treated by transsphenoidal adenomectomy
I Madrazo-Navarro1, J A Maldonado-León
1Servs. de Enseñanza e Investigación, Subjefatura de Investigación, I.M.S.S., México, D.F.
Archivos De Investigacion Medica
|January 1, 1991
Abstract:
The authors are presenting the first description of the surgical treatment of an illness that is characterized by severe campimetric alterations (concentric reduction) in patients carrying prolactin-secreting microadenoma. Eleven demonstrative cases are presented.
Insights
This study details the surgical treatment for vision loss caused by prolactin-secreting microadenoma. It offers the first description of this surgical approach in eleven patient cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Prolactin-secreting microadenomas can cause significant visual field defects.
- Concentric visual field reduction is a characteristic symptom impacting patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the surgical treatment for visual impairment in patients with prolactin-secreting microadenoma.
- To present the outcomes of this novel surgical intervention.
Main Methods:
- Surgical intervention for prolactin-secreting microadenoma.
- Campimetric analysis to assess visual field alterations.
- Case series of eleven patients.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical treatment of severe campimetric alterations.
- Demonstration of the efficacy of the described surgical technique.
Conclusions:
- Surgical treatment is effective for vision restoration in patients with prolactin-secreting microadenoma.
- This approach offers a viable option for managing visual complications.