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Endocrinologist: how rare for man in early 20s to have microprolactinoma with severe hh or to have a prolactinoma at all? 1 in tens of thousands?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Prolactinomas: Are not common but certainly not rare in young men. Sorry, but i don't know what "hh" is. Can you give more information?

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2023

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Dr. Chaim Colen answered

HH: Prolactinomas are the most common pituitary tumor followed by non secretory tumors. I'm not familiar with your use of hh acronym...

Dr Wilson agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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A member asked:

Endocrinologist: how rare for man in early 20s to have microprolactinoma with severe hh or to have a prolactinoma at all? 1 in tens of thousands?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Chaim Colen answered

Dr Wilson agreed

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