Serious Symptoms Of A Prolactinoma

Issues With Vision

A common symptom seen in prolactinomas is issues with vision. Vision problems occur in a prolactinoma that has grown large enough in an upward direction into the brain cavity. The brain cavity above the pituitary gland contains the structures that make up the optic chiasm. Some patients experience loss of their peripheral vision or outer vision, which may be referred to as bitemporal hemianopsia. This malfunction of the optical system causes an affected individual to be able only to see things directly in front of them. In its beginning stages, a patient may not have any awareness of their peripheral vision loss. While peripheral vision loss is very common for those with large prolactinomas, patients may also experience visual acuity loss or what is otherwise known as blurry vision and dulled colors caused by a foreword directional growth of a prolactinoma.

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