Successful diagnosis and monitoring of giant prolactinomas: the role of sample dilutions

This case of giant macroprolactinoma highlights the need for confirming markedly elevated prolactin measurements with dilution of the sample; assessing for concurrent growth hormone excess; and initiating dopamine agonist therapy as a first line, long- term therapy.

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Laboratory Medicine
Published
2025-04-17
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https://doi.org/10.1093/labmed/lmaf021
Primary Topic
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
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Successful diagnosis and monitoring of giant prolactinomas: the role of sample dilutions

Joely A. Straseski, Amnon Schlegel
Laboratory Medicine
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
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Successful diagnosis and monitoring of giant prolactinomas: the role of sample dilutions

Joely A. Straseski, Amnon Schlegel
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Abstract

This case of giant macroprolactinoma highlights the need for confirming markedly elevated prolactin measurements with dilution of the sample; assessing for concurrent growth hormone excess; and initiating dopamine agonist therapy as a first line, long- term therapy.

Laboratory MedicineVol. 56(6)
University of Utah (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 81%
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
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