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I have slightly high prolactin (from 30s to 50s) and a 3 mm pituitary tumor. could this tumor be a prolactinoma or is it the "stalk effect" instead?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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Could be prolactinom: What's seeing endocrinologist if you have not already done so. It needs to be followed and perhaps bromocriptine should be used

Answered 8/16/2018

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A member asked:

I have slightly high prolactin (from 30s to 50s) and a 3 mm pituitary tumor. could this tumor be a prolactinoma or is it the "stalk effect" instead?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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