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Does Pituitary Adenoma Grow In Size With Increase In Prolactin Level?
Good morning Dr. my name is Adri I was diagnosed with a putuitary microadenoma which appears uncomplicated at this stage according to the mri 8 x 8 mm diameter 9 x 9 mm in craniocaudal lenght. Blood test where taken on the 7/07/2014 prolactin level was 71.4 ng/ml three months later it is 110.7. What I like to know is this tumor growing more when the levels getting higher.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Generally, microadenomas are monitored for their biological activity (hormone level) and dimensions. Basically, if your level of hormone is increasing it might understate that the dimensions are increased too. In your case I find it important to consider MRI every 6 months, because if it becomes >1cm, then it will be considered a macroadenoma and surgery can be helpful.
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Generally, microadenomas are monitored for their biological activity (hormone level) and dimensions. Basically, if your level of hormone is increasing it might understate that the dimensions are increased too. In your case I find it important to consider MRI every 6 months, because if it becomes >1cm, then it will be considered a macroadenoma and surgery can be helpful.
Hope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again
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