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Development of pseudotumor cerebri after the removal of an adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma: case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6269017     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A patient with Cushing's disease developed intracranial hypertension 1 month after the removal of an adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma. A computed tomographic scan demonstrated normal ventricles and no intracranial mass, establishing the diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri. The elevated intracranial pressure was apparently consequent to an abrupt reduction in circulating corticosteroids. The development of pseudotumor cerebri after the correction of endogenous hypercortisolism has not been reported previously. This potential complication of the surgical treatment of Cushing's disease can be managed with prompt recognition and appropriate treatment of the syndrome.
Authors:
N A Martin; J Linfoot; C B Wilson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurosurgery     Volume:  8     ISSN:  0148-396X     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurosurgery     Publication Date:  1981 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-11-18     Completed Date:  1981-11-18     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7802914     Medline TA:  Neurosurgery     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  699-702     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenoma / secretion,  surgery*
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / secretion
Cushing Syndrome / surgery*
Paraneoplastic Endocrine Syndromes / surgery*
Pituitary Neoplasms / secretion,  surgery*
Postoperative Complications
Pseudotumor Cerebri / etiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
9002-60-2/Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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