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ea0026p195 | Pituitary | ECE2011

A case of an ectopic prolactinoma

Simsir I Yildirim , Kocabas G Unal , Ozdemir O , Ceyhan F B Ozturk , Yurekli B P Sarer , Erdogan M , Ozgen A G

The most common cause of hyperprolactinemia is a prolactinoma in women after pregnancy is excluded. A 34-year-old female presented to our clinic with a 1.5 year history of secondary amenorrhea, galactorrhea and malaise. Prolactin (PRL) level was found to be 151.89 ng/ml. Pituitary imaging was reported to be normal. An examination of the patient revealed that PRL level was still high so the dose of cabergoline was further increased and subsequently, bromocriptine was added to t...