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Pituitary neoplasms

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Neoplasms which arise from or metastasize to the PITUITARY GLAND. The majority of pituitary neoplasms are adenomas, which are divided into non-secreting and secreting forms. Hormone producing forms are further classified by the type of hormone they secrete. Pituitary adenomas may also be characterized by their staining properties (see ADENOMA, BASOPHIL; ADENOMA, ACIDOPHIL; and ADENOMA, CHROMOPHOBE). Pituitary tumors may compress adjacent structures, including the HYPOTHALAMUS, several CRANIAL NERVES, and the OPTIC CHIASM. Chiasmal compression may result in bitemporal HEMIANOPSIA.,Created For = LHSA-Dott,Use For = Pituitary adenoma

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.1180, 1942-1959

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.1180
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, charts and black and white photographs relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothiansaged 41 at first examination in 1942. Conditions mentioned include: migraines; deteriorating vision; headaches; vomiting; drowsiness; pituitary tumour; haemorrhage; and endocrine dysfunction. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1942-1959

PR2.1852, 1943-1951

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.1852
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports, drawing, photographs and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 21 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: dwarfism; cyst; headache; vomiting; hemianopia; and pituitary tumour. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943-1951

PR2.1983, 1943

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.1983
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, autopsy report, charts and black and white photographs relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothiansaged 12 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: headaches; vomiting; drowsy; unsteadiness of gait; craniopharyngioma; pituitary tumour; and hydrocephalus. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1943

PR2.2081, 1943-1961

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2081
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, photographs and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 48 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia; hypothyroidism; diplopia; and pituitary tumour. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943-1961

PR2.2136, 1943

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2136
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, drawing, autopsy report, reports, photographs and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 14 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: headache; diplopia; cyst; dizziness; pituitary tumour; and craniopharyngioma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1943

PR2.2150, 1943-1944

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2150
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports, notes and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 70 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: hemianopia; failure of vision; and pituitary adenoma. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943-1944

PR2.2461, 1944-1946

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2461
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, autopsy report, charts and correspondence relating to female patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland)aged 44 at first examination in 1944. Conditions mentioned include: headaches; nausea; eyesight failing; and pituitary tumour. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1944-1946

PR2.2968, 1944-1947

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2968
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence and charts relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 66 at first examination in 1944. Conditions mentioned include: pituitary adenoma; and loss of vision. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1944-1947

PR2.3057, 1944-1946

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.3057
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, reports, charts and photographs of patient relating to female from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 43 at first examination in 1944. Conditions mentioned include: Cushing's syndrome; malar cyanosis; amenorrhoea; oedema of ankles; vaginal bleeding; vision disorders; and suspected pituitary adenoma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1944-1946

PR2.3813, 1945-1958

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.3813
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, autopsy report and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians)aged 52 at first examination in 1945. Conditions mentioned include: blurred vision; no appetite; vomiting; pituitary tumour; haemorrhage; nystagmus; and bilateral hemianopia. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1945-1958