Usefulness of prolactin levels in predicting the etiology of hyperprolactinemia in a cohort of 770 patients [PDF]
Objective Determining the etiology of hyperprolactinemia is fundamental for selecting the most appropriate treatment strategy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness and accuracy of prolactin levels in predicting the etiology of ...
Lucio Vilar +18 more
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Macroprolactinemia: a mini-review and update on clinical practice
Hyperprolactinemia is common among infertile patients, with up to 15%–20% of women with oligomenorrhea having hyperprolactinemia. Suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis via inhibition of pulsatile gonadotropin releasing hormone because of
Katherine Koniares, M.D. +4 more
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Prolactin and its receptor as therapeutic targets in glioblastoma multiforme [PDF]
Although prolactin (PRL) and its receptor (PRLR) have been detected in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), their role in its pathogenesis remains unclear. Our aim was to explore their contribution in GBM pathogenesis.
Abt, Araceli +13 more
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Objective:We aimed to report the characteristics at admission, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cases of pediatric hyperprolactinemia in a large multicenter study.Methods:We reviewed the records of 233 hyperprolactinemic patients, under 18 years of
Erdal Eren +29 more
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Background: Hyperprolactinemia is a common finding in women of reproductive age that could result from physiological factors, pathological conditions or the use of different medications.
Ralitsa Robeva +4 more
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Sex differences in the pituitary TGFβ1 system: the role of TGFβ1 in prolactinoma development [PDF]
Prolactinomas are the most frequent functioning pituitary adenomas, and sex differences in tumor size, behavior and incidence have been described. These differences have been associated with earlier diagnosis in woman, as well as with serum estradiol ...
Abeledo Machado, Alejandra Inés +6 more
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Association of Cadmium, Chromium, Manganese and Lead with Hyperprolactinemia: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Introduction: Hyperprolactinemia is one of the most common hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunctions where serum prolactin levels increase beyond normal range. Studies have suggested association of heavy metals with prolactin levels.
Amanpreet Kaur Kalsi +3 more
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The pituitary TGFb1 system as a novel target for the treatment of resistant prolactinomas [PDF]
Prolactinomas are the most frequently observed pituitary adenomas and most of themrespond well to conventional treatment with dopamine agonists (DAs).
Camilletti, María Andrea +3 more
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Relationship between prolactin plasma levels and white matter volume in women with multiple sclerosis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The role of prolactin (PRL) on tissue injury and repair mechanisms in multiple sclerosis (MS) remains unclear. The aim of this work was to investigate the relationship between PRL plasma levels and brain damage as measured by magnetic ...
Barletta, VALERIA TERESA +10 more
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Tamsulosin-induced Hyperprolactinemia in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report
Drug-induced hyperprolactinemia is one of the most common causes of non-physiologic hyperprolactinemia. In contrary to other anterior pituitary hormones, prolactin is not controlled via hypothalamic-pituitary negative feedback mechanism.
Ahmet Görgel +4 more
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