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ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2024

Prolactinoma: Navigating the Dual Challenge of Side Effects and Treatment Strategies - A Comprehensive Review.

Fnu Yogeeta, Sameer Abdul Rauf, Muskan Devi, Komal Imran, Rubayyi Ahmed, Prashant K Aruwani, Muhammad Saad, Fnu Tooba, Faiza Zehra Hashmani, Mufliha Ibrahim and 4 more

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Review in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. Hormonally Active Pituitary Adenomas and Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Fnu YogeetaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Sameer Abdul RaufDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Muskan DeviDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Komal ImranDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Rubayyi AhmedDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Prashant K AruwaniDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Muhammad SaadDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Fnu ToobaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Faiza Zehra HashmaniDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Mufliha IbrahimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Neeraj KumarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Medical College.
Hussain Haider ShahDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Tooba HussainDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Md Ariful HaqueDepartment of Public Health, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This narrative review provides a succinct exploration of prolactinoma, the most common pituitary adenoma, focusing on its epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic interventions. Beginning with an overview of its prevalence and aetiology, the review delves into the gender distribution and familial associations of prolactinoma. Clinical presentations, including endocrine disruptions, reproductive health issues, and metabolic disturbances, are examined, emphasizing their impact on hormonal regulation and cardiovascular health. The narrative then navigates through pharmacological treatments, surgical interventions, and radiation therapy, highlighting their efficacy, side effects, and long-term management challenges. Strategies to mitigate side effects and optimize treatment outcomes are discussed, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in prolactinoma management. This review is a concise yet comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals and researchers, providing insights into prolactinoma's clinical complexities and therapeutic nuances to guide optimal patient care strategies.

Indexed as

dopamine agonistsemerging therapieshormonal disordersindividualized therapypharmacological therapyprolactinomasurgical interventions

Identifiers

PMID39118737
PMCPMC11305738

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