Atrophy of myelinated nerve fibers in pituitary adenoma

J Clin Neuroophthalmol. 1990 Jun;10(2):100-2.

Abstract

A one-eyed patient was referred as a case of amblyopia secondary to myelinated retinal nerve fibers. Investigations revealed a pituitary adenoma. Following surgical ablation of the tumor, reduction in the myelination became evident. We report this rare occurrence in a case of pituitary tumor with photographic documentation for the first time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / pathology*
  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Adult
  • Atrophy
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / pathology*
  • Optic Disk / pathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery
  • Visual Acuity
  • Visual Fields