Accession Number:

ADA295884

Title:

Review of Case File for Aeromedical Disposition of Prolactinomas.

Descriptive Note:

Technical memorandum,

Corporate Author:

ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Pickard, Jeb S.

Report Date:

1995-04-07

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

A ease of giant invasive prolactinoma in a Royal Australian Air Force aviator prompted a literature review to determine fitness to fly. Particular areas of emphasis included effects and side effects of treatment, particularly bromocryptine therapy, and neurologic and endocrine effects of the tumor. With presently available therapy, this condition was felt to be incompatible with military aviation.

Descriptors:

• *NEOPLASMS
• LITERATURE SURVEYS
• AERONAUTICS
• THERAPY

Subject Categories:

• Biochemistry
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE