Question 1

what are options for prolactin producing adenomas with reocurring symptoms after surgery and radiation are preformed?

Accepted Answer

Medical treatment: Typically, prolactin producing adenomas, or prolactinomas, can be effectively treated with a class of medications called Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine.  Your endocrinologist should be able to prescribe these medications, if appropriate.

Question 2

3 years ago i had pituitary adenoma with prolactin 110 then after surgery my prolactin was down to 16. i have been taking medications since then but my prolactin is increasing. currently it is 92. can you please help me with the same?

Accepted Answer

: See your surgeon as he knows your case best. Good Luck

Question 3

is it possible to experience symptoms of multiple adenomas when a pituitary tumor is present? ive been tested and was told prolactin secreting adenoma is what i had. but im experiencing more bothersome symptoms of the others as time goes by?

Accepted Answer

: Is it possible that your pituitary gland is also producing other hormones that could be affecting the thyroid, parathyroid or adrenal glands accounting for other symptoms you're experiencing?  An endocrinologist, who is also trained in internal medicine, should  be able to advise and follow you. Appropriate testing would be carried out.

Question 4

what is the effect of a prolactin-producing adenoma?

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Many: High prolactin in the blood can cause irregular/absent menstrual period, decrease libido, breast milk discharge. If the tumor is large enough, it can cause visual impairment (peripheral vision loss).

Question 5

i have a pituitary adenoma (16mm).my prolactin is 115,3 (normal values 2,8-29,2ng/ml).i'm on thyroid medication.probably have pcos.surgery or drugs?

Accepted Answer

Probably surgery: You probably need to see an endocrinologist or a neurosurgeon.  If this gets too large it can affect your vision.  They may recommend a trial of medication, but ultimately they will do a gamma knife.

Question 6

how much it will cost for surgical removal  adenoma from pituary gland to control prolactin hormones.is there any other alternatives other than surger?

Accepted Answer

Costs vary: But many prolactinomas respond to Dopamine agonist therapy that shrinks tumors and decreases prolactin production. See an endocrinologist before surgery!

Question 7

how is a parathyroid adenoma removed with radiation? is surgery a better option?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: The best option to treat a parathyroid adenoma is surgery.

Question 8

i have a 11mm pituitarycyst thats causing headaches & higher prolactin levels and feeling tired and unable to concentrate. is surgery my only option?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary cyst: PF with pituitary cyst with headache etc asks is surgery only option. ANS: this is 2 serious of problem to get an answer from here. But of course you could do nothing. Please discuss all options with your Dr there and ask for all options and risks and benefits 4 . Then make a decision on what the 2 of you tho I is best.

Question 9

oral cancer after surgery and radiation, recurrence after one year. now started chemotherapy & doctor says not to worry. will it  fully cure or not?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: Call for a second opinion for your peace of mind and ask the same question to your new doctor.

Question 10

is radiation therapy recommended after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Depending on the type of tumor, extent of disease involvement, surgical margins, etc.  Radiation can be used early as planned course or used later as salvage.

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What are options for prolactin producing adenomas with reocurring symptoms after surgery and radiation are preformed

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What are options for prolactin producing adenomas with reocurring symptoms after surgery and radiation are preformed?

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3 years ago i had pituitary adenoma with prolactin 110 then after surgery my prolactin was down to 16. i have been taking medications since then but my prolactin is increasing. currently it is 92. can you please help me with the same?

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Is it possible to experience symptoms of multiple adenomas when a pituitary tumor is present? ive been tested and was told prolactin secreting adenoma is what i had. but im experiencing more bothersome symptoms of the others as time goes by?

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What is the effect of a prolactin-producing adenoma?

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I have a pituitary adenoma (16mm).my prolactin is 115,3 (normal values 2,8-29,2ng/ml).i'm on thyroid medication.probably have pcos.surgery or drugs?

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How much it will cost for surgical removal adenoma from pituary gland to control prolactin hormones.is there any other alternatives other than surger?

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How is a parathyroid adenoma removed with radiation? is surgery a better option?

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I have a 11mm pituitarycyst thats causing headaches & higher prolactin levels and feeling tired and unable to concentrate. is surgery my only option?

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Oral cancer after surgery and radiation, recurrence after one year. now started chemotherapy & doctor says not to worry. will it fully cure or not?

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