Pituitary tumour presenting with trigeminal neuralgia as an isolated symptom

Invasion of the cavernous sinus by pituitary adenoma may cause involvement of cranial nerves III, IV,V and VI. However, trigeminal neuralgia as an isolated, initial symptom is very unusual. A patient with a pituitary adenoma, who had intractable trigeminal neuralgia as the only complaint which resol...

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2000-12, Vol.14 (6), p.579-579
Main Authors: GAZIOGLU, N, TANRIOVER, N, TUZGEN, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma - complications
Adenoma - pathology
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cavernous Sinus - pathology
Cavernous Sinus Invasion Pituitary Adenoma Trigeminal Neuralgia
Endocrinopathies
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hypothalamus. Hypophysis. Epiphysis (diseases)
Male
Medical disorders
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neurology
Non tumoral diseases. Target tissue resistance. Benign neoplasms
Nose
Pituitary gland
Pituitary Neoplasms - complications
Pituitary Neoplasms - pathology
Trigeminal Neuralgia - etiology
Tumors
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Summary:Invasion of the cavernous sinus by pituitary adenoma may cause involvement of cranial nerves III, IV,V and VI. However, trigeminal neuralgia as an isolated, initial symptom is very unusual. A patient with a pituitary adenoma, who had intractable trigeminal neuralgia as the only complaint which resolved following surgical removal is presented.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688690050206765