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Foster Kennedy syndrome secondary to a giant prolactinoma with a remarkable response to cabergoline.

Usama KanjSam Sum LeeMilanka WattegamaSwarupsinh ChavdaNiki KaravitakiRuchika Batra
Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports (2022)
Foster Kennedy syndrome is a rare entity but can be a feature of pituitary adenomas. Visual deterioration secondary to a compressive optic neuropathy can be reversible, provided that diagnosis and treatment are prompt. This case highlights the importance of frequent monitoring of visual function during follow-up of these lesions, particularly when there are deficits at diagnosis.
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