Prolactinoma

An adenoma of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that produces prolactin. It is the most common type of pituitary gland adenomas and it is associated with hyperprolactinemia. Clinical manifestations include amenorrhea, galactorrhea, impotence, headache, and visual disturbances.

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Dr. Santosh Sahu

General Practice

A 51 yr female c/o b/l galactorrhea since 2mths.she has normal mense cycle. no amenorrhea. no lump over breast. non tender.her PRL>200ng/ml.no visual abnormality. i hv given her tab cabergolin 0.5mg twice weekly. but still not improve. n ad...See More

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Dr. Sunny Dua

General Practice

DOC for hyperprolactinoma is bromocriptine or cabergoline??

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Dr. Pradnya Chopade

Radiation Oncology

58year old female with low back pain,exacerbation on daily activities, mild relief on exercise and analgesics and walkin...See More

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Palak Arora

Undergraduate Student

20 year old Female , with problem of On-Off Gallactorrhoea, Thin whitish discharges observed on applying pressure around the Nipple area. K/C/O Hypotyroidism . On Altroxin 50 mcg from past 8 years. The Thyroid hormonal profile is within nor...See More

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Dr. Vinith Velmurugan

A 35-year-old woman presented at 16 week gestation with history of a severe headache affecting the left side of her f...See More

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Dr. Seema Kumari

Diabetologist

Serum prolactin level high Rule out Prolactinoma by CT scan then start treatment with Tab Bromocriptin and monitor serum prolactin level

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Shubhika Jain

MBBS Student

Pituitary Adenoma and Hyperprolactinemia Accompanied by Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis A thirty-nine-year-old single...See More

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Shubhika Jain

MBBS Student

Conclusion IGM is a disease associated with autoimmunity and hormonal disorders. When investigating the etiology of IGM, prolactin levels should always be checked. Prolactin elevation should be monitored particularly closely and continuousl...

Palak Arora

Undergraduate Student

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Dr. Vinith Velmurugan

A 33-year-old female presents with a one year history of galactorrhoea and amenorrhoea. She informs you that she does not want to become pregnant. On examination there is galactorrhoea to expression and visual fields are normal to con...See More

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