Prolactinomas, which are tumors of pituitary lactotrophs, are the most common cause of pathological hyperprolactinemia. 1 Another important cause of abnormal hyperprolactinemia is antipsychotic ...

As most tumors respond readily to dopamine agonists in terms of reductions in prolactin levels and decreased volume, radiotherapy should now rarely be used in the treatment of prolactinoma.

Pituitary tumors can disrupt hormone production in various ways, and the specific effects depend on the type of tumor and the hormones affected. • Prolactinomas: These tumors produce excess ...

The pituitary gland is the most important gland in the body. It produces hormones which control all of the other glands in the body. Pituitary adenomas are tiny lumps which grow within the pituitary ...

In about 80% of families the gene causing the disease is unknown. The pituitary tumour types occurring in these families are most commonly growth hormone-secreting adenomas (causing acromegaly or ...

When she was diagnosed with a tumour at 16, Eunice Wong Luo Ee experienced a deep sense of helplessness and fear.