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ea0031p284 | Pituitary | SFEBES2013

Hypopituitarism with visual field loss is not always an adenoma

Farooq Umar , Raja Umar , Basu Ansu

Introduction: A biochemical profile of an underactive pituitary gland allied to visual field loss is commonly due to an underlying adenoma. We report a case where such a clinical picture was found but imaging/biopsy revealed a different cause.Case report: A 52-year-old Indian male was referred by his GP to an endocrine outpatient department with reduced visual acuity, balance problems and a biochemical profile of an underactive pituitary gland. Past hist...