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Name | The challenges of Management of Ophthalmic and Endocrine complications of pituitary adenoma in Zaria, Nigeria: A report of three cases and literature review. |
Description | Case report and review:- *Abah ER1, Jimoh AO2, Chinda D1, Oladigbolu KK1, Mahmoud-Ajeigbe AF1. 1.Department of Ophthalmology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria. 2.Division of Neurosurgery, Department of surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria.
Abstract:- Brain tumor is perceived uncommon even among health professionals due to inadequate neurosurgical/neurological experience. Apart from features of raised intracranial pressure and focal neurological deficits, intracranial tumours can also present with visual loss and hormonal dysfunction. This report highlights the ophthalmic and endocrine complications of pituitary adenoma and discuss the challenges of management in our environment. Three patients with clinical evidence suggestive of ophthalmic and endocrine complications of pituitary adenoma had visual field testing, laboratory and radiological evaluation. A review of literature from relevant sources with emphasis on challenges of management is also incorporated. Features of altered hormone secretion and ophthalmic complications are clearly demonstrated to reflect the functional and mechanical effects of pituitary adenoma. Ignorance coupled with spiritual/cultural belief, difficulty in accessing neurosurgical facility, cost of investigation and treatment, poor index of suspicion by clinicians and limited neurosurgical and intensive care facilities all contribute to the morbidity and mortality of patients with ophthalmic and endocrine complications of pituitary adenoma in developing countries.
Keywords:- Ophthalmic, endocrine , tumors , pituitary. |
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