Visual field and visual acuity and secretory and non secretory pituitary adenomas associations

摘要: Abstract: Pituitary adenoma (PA) is common benign monoclonal neoplasm. PA can be subdivided into nonsecretory and secretory tumors of the pituitary gland. adenomas affect visual functions due to compression optic chiasm. For detailed examination for patients with various are tested main acuity field. Purpose: assess association between field in secreting non PA. Methods. There were 41 100 healthy age-matched controls Snellen rings chart acuity, Goldmann perimtery Results: In control group was better (1.0) when producing hormones 0.87 (SD 0.23) not 0.55 0.37) (p<0.05) patients’ group. that produce (VF) affected 76% VF intact 24% patients. 92% affected, 8% Conclusion: Visual testing may informative helpful functioning non-functioning PA, more