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Prolactinoma Flashcards

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What is a prolactinoma?

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Prolactinoma is a noncancerous tumour of the pituitary gland, which causes excessive prolactin production

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Symptoms of prolactinoma?

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Headache

Insomnia

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Signs of prolactinoma?

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Visual field defects (bilateral temporal hemianopia)
Palsy of III, IV, VI cranial nerves
Oligomenorrhea
Galactorrhea
Erectile dysfunction
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Investigations for prolactinoma?

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Prolactin levels

MRI head

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Management of prolactinoma?

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  1. Dopamine agonist e.g. bromocriptine
  2. Surgery – trans-sphenoidal
  3. Radiotherapy
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