Pituitary tumour presenting with trigeminal neuralgia as an isolated symptom

Gazioglu N., TANRIOVER N., TUZGEN S.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, vol.14, no.6, pp.579, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/02688690050206765
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.579
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.