Acute manifestation of LHON and coincidental finding of a pituitary adenoma: a case report.
A patient with Leber Hereditary Opticus Neuropathy (LHON) and a pituitary adenoma is presented. The different ophthalmological signs of LHON are described and illustrated. A definite diagnosis is made by detecting a mitochondrial mutation. A radiological examination revealed a pituitary adenoma. The pituitary adenoma may be a trigger factor in the penetrance of LHON.
Mulliez
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Department of Ophthalmology of Leuven, University Hospital St.-Rafaël, Capucijnenvoer 33, B-3000 Leuven.
Blanckaert
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Blanckaert
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015418:Optic Atrophies, Hereditary / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014792:Visual Acuity