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NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF PROLACTINOMA (CASE REPORT)
L Naumova1, L Milevska-Vovchuk1, A Burak1
1I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Department of Internal Medicine №1, Ukraine.
Georgian Medical News
|July 12, 2021
Summary
This case highlights how atypical symptoms like anxiety and fatigue can mask prolactinoma, a pituitary tumor. Early diagnosis is crucial, even with subtle signs, to manage this condition effectively.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neuroendocrinology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Prolactinoma, a pituitary adenoma, can present with varied symptoms, sometimes atypical.
- Medication side effects, such as galactorrhea from sulpiride, can complicate diagnosis.
- Hormonal imbalances can lead to menstrual irregularities and impact fertility.
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