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J Kira1, M Harada, Y Yamaguchi

  • 1Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

Journal of the Neurological Sciences
|March 1, 1991
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients frequently exhibit latent hyperprolactinemia, indicating hypothalamic dysfunction. Elevated serum prolactin levels serve as a sensitive marker for hypothalamic lesions in MS, particularly during relapse.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Neuroimmunology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause endocrine abnormalities due to hypothalamic involvement.
  • Understanding these abnormalities is crucial for comprehensive MS patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate endocrine abnormalities, specifically serum prolactin levels, in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
  • To correlate serum prolactin levels with the presence of hypothalamic lesions using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Main Methods:

  • Serum prolactin levels were measured in 27 MS patients and 22 healthy controls.
  • Brain MRI was utilized to detect hypothalamic lesions in MS patients.
  • Hormonal loading tests (TRH, sulpiride, L-DOPA, bromocriptine) were performed to assess hypothalamic-pituitary function.

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Main Results:

  • MS patients exhibited significantly higher serum prolactin levels compared to healthy controls.
  • One-third of MS patients presented with hyperprolactinemia, suggesting hypothalamic dysfunction rather than pituitary prolactinoma.
  • Hyperprolactinemia correlated with the presence of diencephalic hypothalamic lesions on MRI, especially during relapse stages.

Conclusions:

  • Latent hyperprolactinemia due to hypothalamic dysfunction is common in relapsing MS patients.
  • Elevated serum prolactin is a sensitive indicator of hypothalamic lesions in MS.
  • These findings highlight the importance of monitoring endocrine function in MS management.