Painful vertical diplopia as a presentation of a pituitary mass
2007
Painful Vertical Diplopia from a Pituitary Mass
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Bansal Shveta, Mandal Kaveri, Kamal Ahmed
Primary Institution: Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can a pituitary tumor present with sudden onset painful diplopia?
Conclusion
A pituitary mass can cause sudden painful diplopia, highlighting the need for awareness of this presentation.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient initially presented with sudden vertical diplopia and headache.
- Initial diagnosis was orbital myositis due to the symptoms.
- MRI revealed a cystic pituitary mass compressing the optic chiasm.
- The lesion was surgically removed, leading to symptom resolution.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a pituitary tumor can make your eyes hurt and see double really quickly, which is unusual.
Methodology
Case report detailing the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with a pituitary mass.
Limitations
Only one case is presented, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
47-year-old female, otherwise healthy.
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