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Salma A Dawoud1, Joanna I M Silverman, Sophia M Chung
1Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|March 11, 2021
Summary
Pregnancy can cause cavernous sinus meningiomas to grow, leading to transient oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III) palsy. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for pregnant women experiencing acute ophthalmic symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Pregnancy is associated with increased intracranial meningioma growth, especially in the parasellar region.
- Meningiomas can compress vital neurovascular structures, including cranial nerves and visual pathways.
