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Prolactinoma Flashcards

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Prolactinoma

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pituitary tumour causing inhibition of dopamine agonists resulting in excess prolactin

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signs

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galactorrhoea
nipple discharge
gynaecomastia
amenorrhoea

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investigations

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FBC, U+Es, FSH. LH

MRI

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management

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dopamine agonists - cabergoline, bromocriptine

trans-sphenoidal surgery

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other causes of hyperprolactin

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idiopathic
endocrine - hypothyroid, PCOS
antipsychotic medications

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