Cabergoline-induced prolactinoma treatment and subsequent estrogen-driven vascular smooth muscle tumorigenesis in a middle-aged female: A case report
This case highlights the need for urologists and research fellows to consider hormonal history when evaluating incidental renal masses. Hormonal rebound following endocrine therapy may play an underrecognized role in tumor pathogenesis. Surgical excision remains the definitive treatment for diagnostic clarification and curative intent.
Authors
- Gilbert Ruiz-Deya
- Gustavo Christian-Colón
- K Cintrón-Cartagena
- R Ortiz-Figueroa
- F Vélez-Alvarado
- I Torres-Milán
Institutions
- Ponce Health Sciences University (PR)
- St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111786
- Primary Topic
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00