Pituitary gland macroadenoma: A cause of transient blindness after cardiacsurgery

Authors
Loubani, M Galinanes, M
Citation
M. Loubani et M. Galinanes, Pituitary gland macroadenoma: A cause of transient blindness after cardiacsurgery, ANN THORAC, 72(3), 2001, pp. 929-931
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
929 - 931
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200109)72:3<929:PGMACO>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Pituitary gland macroadenoma complicating cardiac surgery is an uncommon co ndition of spectacular clinical presentation that is generally treated by s urgery. We report here on an unusual presentation of this condition that wa s successfully managed by medical treatment. (C) 2001 by The Society of Tho racic Surgeons.