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[Visual field changes in normal pregnancy]

R Fulmek, F Friedrich

    Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Pituitary gland enlargement during pregnancy can press on the optic chiasm. This study compares visual field test results from a single investigator with clinical findings from a Vienna University obstetrics and gynecology clinic.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive endocrinology
    • Neuro-ophthalmology

    Background:

    • The pituitary gland undergoes hormonal regulation and physiological changes during pregnancy.
    • Pituitary enlargement during gestation can lead to mass effect, potentially impacting adjacent structures like the optic chiasm.

    Observation:

    • Pregnancy-induced pituitary enlargement typically exerts posterior and inferior pressure on the optic chiasm.
    • Quantitative kinetic perimetry was employed to assess visual field function.

    Findings:

    • The study correlates visual field data from kinetic perimetry with concurrent clinical observations.
    • Comparison of perimetry results with findings from the 2nd Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology of Vienna University.

    Implications:

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  • Understanding the impact of pituitary changes in pregnancy on visual pathways is crucial for patient care.
  • This research contributes to the neuro-ophthalmological assessment of pregnant individuals.