Primary Hypothyroidism with Exceptionally High Prolactin—A Really Big Deal

Volume: 91, Pages: 675
Published: Jul 1, 2016
Abstract
Background null Primary hypothyroidism can cause both hyperprolactinemia and pituitary hyperplasia. The degree of hyperprolactinemia is generally modest, and rarely do prolactin concentrations exceed 100 ng/mL (4.34 nmol/L). This combination of hyperprolactinemia and pituitary gland enlargement might raise suspicion for a prolactinoma or a nonfunctioning adenoma limiting the ability of hypothalamic dopamine to inhibit prolactin production, the...
Paper Details
Title
Primary Hypothyroidism with Exceptionally High Prolactin—A Really Big Deal
Published Date
Jul 1, 2016
Volume
91
Pages
675
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