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May I know if medicine help in treating adenoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old female. My prolactin levels were found to be 1000 ng/ml. Pituitary size on MRI showed 17 × 26 × 15 mm. The endocrinologist said it is macroadenoma and asked to consult a neurosurgeon. My query is that whether the pituitary size is too big. Can an endocrin... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand all your concerns. From what you have mentioned, you have a large prolactinoma which requires treatment. Usually, we start with medication in order to reduce the hormone level as well as the mass size. In those with macroadenoma, surgery is usually require... Read Full »