Question

32 y/o pt 1-month history of worsening headaches, episodic mood swings and occasional hallucinations with visual, tactile and auditory content. CT head reveals tumor where:

Answer 1

The patient's symptoms suggest a brain tumor located in the sella turcica, pressing against the optic chiasm. This can cause visual field deficits.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptoms described in the question indicate a possible brain tumor. The patient is experiencing worsening headaches, mood swings, and hallucinations with visual, tactile, and auditory content. The CT head reveals a tumor located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone, where the pituitary gland is located. This tumor can press against the optic chiasm, causing visual field deficits such as tunnel vision.