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Usefulness of prolactin levels in predicting the etiology of hyperprolactinemia in a cohort of 770 patients [PDF]

open access: yesArchives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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
doaj   +1 more source

Macroprolactinemia: a mini-review and update on clinical practice

open access: yesF&S Reports, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

Prolactin and its receptor as therapeutic targets in glioblastoma multiforme [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
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
core   +1 more source

Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Hyperprolactinemia in Children and Adolescents: National Survey

open access: yesJCRPE, 2019
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
doaj   +1 more source

Prolactinoma or leiomyoma-associated hyperprolactinemia—this is the question, a case report and review of the literature

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2022
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
doaj   +1 more source

Sex differences in the pituitary TGFβ1 system: the role of TGFβ1 in prolactinoma development [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
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
core   +1 more source

Association of Cadmium, Chromium, Manganese and Lead with Hyperprolactinemia: A Pilot Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020
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
doaj   +1 more source

The pituitary TGFb1 system as a novel target for the treatment of resistant prolactinomas [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
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
core   +2 more sources

Relationship between prolactin plasma levels and white matter volume in women with multiple sclerosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
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
core   +4 more sources

Tamsulosin-induced Hyperprolactinemia in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report

open access: yesJournal of Urological Surgery, 2019
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
doaj   +1 more source

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