Prolactinoma
Lactotroph adenoma
Facts
:
MC pituitary tumor, leads to
hyperprolactinemia
(serum prolactin > 200mg/mL)
History / PE
:
Hypogonadism
Galactorrhea
Treatment
:
Dopamine agonists (bromocriptine, cabergoline)
Differential Diagnosis
:
Hypothyroidism
(increase in TSH causes increased prolactin production)
August 7th 2010
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Internal Medicine
Neurology
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