Management of cystic prolactinomas: a review

Cystic prolactinoma is a variant of prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma. The strategies for the management of cystic prolactinoma have not been addressed thoroughly in clinical guidelines. A literature search was performed using Pubmed to review the current approaches to the treatment of cystic prolactinoma. Transsphenoidal resection is an effective and relatively safe approach for the treatment of cystic prolactinoma, however, morbidity of...