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Frequency of macroprolactin in hyperprolactinemia [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: To determine the frequency of Macroprolactin (MaPRL) in patients with increased total prolactin and its clinical and financial impact. Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Baig, Mirza Zain +2 more
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Comparison of multiple methods for identification of hyperprolactinemia in the presence of macroprolactin [PDF]
, 2010 Macroprolactin is a large, heterogeneous form of prolactin with limited bioavailability. Detection of macroprolactin by different immunoassays varies widely.
Grenache, David G. +2 more
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Assessment of macroprolactinemia inpatients with prolactinoma
Turkish Journal of Biochemistry, 2017 Abstract Purpose Macroprolactin, the high-molecular mass prolactin isoform, is considered to be an inactive product with extrapituitary origin. Although macroprolactinemia is considered a benign condition, there is evidence of overlapping clinical features among patients with hyperprolactinemia.
Sema Ciftci Dogansen +2 more
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Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2019 Pitfalls in hormonal assays are commonly seen in clinical practice and may lead to erroneous clinical impressions and treatments. In this article, we address common laboratory pitfalls encountered during evaluation of patients with real or presumed ...
Raad A. Haddad +2 more
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Approach to the Patient with Persistent Hyperprolactinemia and Negative Sellar Imaging [PDF]
, 2012 Hyperprolactinemia is a common cause of menstrual disturbances affecting young women. There is a diversity of causes, from physiological, such as pregnancy, to pharmacological and pathological, such as hypothyroidism.
Bronstein, Marcello D., Glezer, Andrea
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Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia, 2009 A prolactina (PRL) é um hormônio fundamental para a galactopoiese, porém, desempenha também outras diversas funções no papel de citocina, como a imunomodulação. A PRL é secretada pela maioria das células do sistema imunológico, estimulando a proliferação,
Andrea Glezer +2 more
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Wykrywanie makroprolaktyny za pomocą metody precypitacji i ultrafiltracji [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Prolactin (PRL) exists in human blood in several molecular forms. Macroprolactin (MaPRL), which most often consists of monomeric PRL and immunoglobulin G, has the highest molecular weight but no biological activity.
Beda-Maluga, Karolina +5 more
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Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Hyperprolactinemia in Children and Adolescents: National Survey [PDF]
, 2019 Conclusion: We present the largest cohort of children and adolescents with hyperprolactinemia in the literature to date. Hyperprolactinemia is more common in females and cabergoline is highly effective and practical to use in adolescents, due to its ...
Abdullah Bereket +29 more
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Cabergoline therapy for Macroprolactinoma during pregnancy: A case report
BMC Research Notes, 2012 Background We assessed the safety of Cabergoline therapy during pregnancy in a lady with hyperprolactinemia intolerant to Bromocriptine. Case presentation We report the case of a 31 year old lady who presented to us with uncontrolled hyperprolactinemia ...
Shahzad Hira +2 more
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Macroprolactinemia - laboratory determination and its clinical significance [PDF]
, 2011 Since prolactin (PRL) (a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary) was first identificated, the existence of hyperprolactinemic syndrome has been recognized.
Guimarães, JT, Matos, C, Pereira, ML
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