Unilateral exophthalmos. Occurrence after treatment for perichiasmatic neoplasms.

Abstract

Unilateral exophthalmos developed shortly after treatment in three patients with chromophobe adenoma of the pituitary gland and craniopharyngioma. In two patients, the exophthalmos followed surgery, while in the third it did not appear until after radiation treatment. The pathogenesis of the exophthalmos in these cases in obscure. However, the other findings and subsequent course indicate that the exophthalmos is not due to recurrence of the neoplasm nor to a complication of therapy.

• Authors: S Lessell
• Journal: JAMA (JAMA) Vol. 234 Issue 3 Pg. 305-6 (Oct 20 1975) ISSN: 0098-7484 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1174243 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenoma, Chromophobe (radiotherapy, surgery, therapy)
• Adult
• Craniopharyngioma (radiotherapy, surgery, therapy)
• Exophthalmos (etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pituitary Neoplasms (radiotherapy, surgery, therapy)
• Postoperative Complications
• Radiotherapy Dosage