Retinohypophysary syndrome (benign retinohypophysary syndrome; lijo pavia-lis syndrome)

General: Alterations of the bony structure of the sella turcica with decalcifications and osteolysis of the posterior clinoid process; all ages; more frequent in women.

Ocular: Superior nasal field contraction; narrowing of retinal vessels; macular edema; optic neuritis; optic atrophy; visual field defects.

Clinical: Glycosuria; headache; vertigo; psychic disturbances.

Geeraets WJ Ocular Syndromes, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1976.

Lijo Pavia J Retino-hypophysary syndrome: treatment with gonadotropin. Four new cases. Rev Otoneurooftal 1947; 22:5; Am J Ophthalmol 1948; 31:382(abst).