Prolactinoma physical examination: Difference between revisions
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*Patients with [[prolactinoma]] generally appear healthy | *Patients with [[prolactinoma]] generally appear healthy | ||
===[[Eye]]=== | ===[[Eye]]=== | ||
In addition to assessing the size of the pituitary tumor and damage to surrounding tissues it is necessary to perform tests to assess whether production of other pituitary hormones is normal. Depending on the size of the tumor, the | In addition to assessing the size of the pituitary tumor and damage to surrounding tissues it is necessary to perform tests to assess whether production of other pituitary hormones is normal. Depending on the size of the tumor, the ocular findings include: | ||
*[[Papilledema]] | *[[Papilledema]] | ||
*Visual field defects | *Visual field defects | ||
*[[Cranial]] nerve palsies | *[[Cranial]] nerve palsies | ||
As part of MEN 1 and other syndromes it is warranted to do physical examination related to the other components of syndromes. | As part of MEN 1 and other syndromes it is warranted to do physical examination related to the other components of syndromes. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
In addition to assessing the size of the pituitary tumor and damage to surrounding tissues it is necessary to perform tests to assess whether production of other pituitary hormones is normal. Depending on the size of the tumor, the physician may request an eye exam with measurement of visual fields.
Physical Examination
General Appearance
- Patients with prolactinoma generally appear healthy
Eye
In addition to assessing the size of the pituitary tumor and damage to surrounding tissues it is necessary to perform tests to assess whether production of other pituitary hormones is normal. Depending on the size of the tumor, the ocular findings include:
- Papilledema
- Visual field defects
- Cranial nerve palsies
As part of MEN 1 and other syndromes it is warranted to do physical examination related to the other components of syndromes.