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Should i be worried about possibly having a prolactinoma? i have every symptom i go for an mri soon but how serious is this?

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

Wait: Until you see your doctor after the MRI, it isn't worth considering whether you do or don't have a prolactinoma. The vast majority are treatable. Good luck.

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

Should i be worried about possibly having a prolactinoma? i have every symptom i go for an mri soon but how serious is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered

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