Prolactinoma

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• Effects

  • Hyperprolactinaemia

• Parents

  • Pituitary adenoma

• Treatments

  • Bromocriptine
  • Cabergoline

• Description

  • "PRESENTATION In women �Irregular periods. �Reduced fertility. �galactorrhoea �Increased growth of hair on the face In men: �Reduced fertility. �Erectile dysfunction �Loss of libido. �gynaecomastia In both: -Visual disturbances -Headache DIAGNOSIS: Normal prolactin = 400 mU/L. >5000 mU/L=prolactinoma Lesser levels caused by: -metoclopramide -domperidone. -SSRI Antidepressants TREATMENT: 1) Dopamine agonists - bromocriptine - cabergoline 2) Transphenoidal ablation PROGNOSIS: Good "