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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: | 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 | ||
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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
Common physical examination findings of prolactinoma include papilledema, visual field defects, cranial nerve palsies.
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of prolactinoma include papilledema, visual field defects, cranial nerve palsies.
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