macroadenoma Pituitary tumour
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with a pituitary macro adenoma
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age 70 years 2. Renal failure or previous allergic reactions to contrast agent 3. Known pathology that could simultaneously effect visual fields e.g. glaucoma 4. Contraindications to MRI scanning, including: a. Claustrophobia b. Pregnancy c. Pacemaker and defibrillator d. Nerve stimulators e. Intracranial clips f. Metallic fragments g. Ferromagnetic implants h. Hydrocephalus pump i. Permanent make-up j. Tattoos situated above the shoulder region k. Piercings that cannot be removed l. Subjects who are unable to lie still e.g. due to Tremor, Parkinson*s disease m. Severe physical disability (completely wheelchair bound)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radiological descprition of the optic-chiasmatic system, this will lead to the evaulation of: -The configuration of the anterior optic pathway/optic chiasm Ophthalmic description: -Thickness of the optic-nerve fibre layer on OCT -Visual field defect noted on Humphrey analyser -Visual acuity through EDTRS-chart -Visual functioning questionnaire | — |
Countries
The Netherlands