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
Symptoms of Prolactinoma
The following features are indicative of Prolactinoma:
amenorrhea
loss of axillary and pubic hair
hypogonadism
galactorrhea
erectile dysfunction
vertigo
nausea
vomiting
partial blindness
It is possible that Prolactinoma shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Prolactinoma
The following are the most common causes of Prolactinoma:
prolactin overproduction
small size of pituitary gland
pituitary tumor
pregnancy
breast feeding
Risk Factors for Prolactinoma
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Prolactinoma:
women between 20 and 34 years old
Prevention of Prolactinoma
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Prolactinoma. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid smoking
do exercise to avoid osteoporosis
intake calcium rich diet
Occurrence of Prolactinoma
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Prolactinoma cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Prolactinoma can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Prolactinoma can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Prolactinoma
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Prolactinoma:
Blood test: To detect the overproduction of prolactin
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To get the images of brain
Vision test: To check eye sight
Doctor for Diagnosis of Prolactinoma
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Prolactinoma:
Oncologist
Complications of Prolactinoma if untreated
Yes, Prolactinoma causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Prolactinoma is left untreated:
vision loss
bone loss
hypopituitarism
pregnancy complications
Procedures for Treatment of Prolactinoma
The following procedures are used to treat Prolactinoma:
Transsphenoidal surgery: To treat prolactinoma
Transcranial surgery: To remove the tumor
Self-care for Prolactinoma
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Prolactinoma:
Eat healthy diet to reduce high prolactin level
Patient Support for Treatment of Prolactinoma
The following actions may help Prolactinoma patients:
Join support and advocacy groups: Helps to connect with other patients and families to provide valuable services