TEMPORAL LOBE HERNIATION AND CHIASMOPATHY DURING DOPAMINE AGONIST THERAPY FOR PROLACTINOMA.

Journal: Acta endocrinologica (Bucharest, Romania : 2005)
Published Date: Feb 1, 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dopamine agonists (DA) are first line treatment for prolactinomas. Optic chiasm herniation can rarely occur during therapy, while brain herniation is very uncommon.

Authors

  • E A Giraldi
    Emory University School of Medicine, Dept. of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipids, Atlanta.
  • A Saindane
    Emory University School of Medicine, Dept. of Radiology, Atlanta.
  • G Pradilla
    Emory University School of Medicine, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Atlanta.
  • V Biousse
    Emory University School of Medicine, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Atlanta.
  • A G Ioachimescu
    Medical College of Wisconsin, Dept. of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Milwaukee, United States of America.

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