Pituitary gland macroadenoma: a cause of transient blindness after cardiac surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Pituitary gland macroadenoma complicating cardiac surgery is an uncommon condition of spectacular clinical presentation that is generally treated by surgery. We report here on an unusual presentation of this condition that was successfully managed by medical treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Adenoma
- Blindness
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Pituitary Neoplasms
- Postoperative Complications