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ea0016p157 | Clinical cases | ECE2008

Giant prolactinoma: what is the best therapy?

Matos Ana Catarina , Mota Filipe , Marques Olinda , Almeida Rui , Alegria Carlos , Pardal Fernando

Giant prolactinomas are uncommon, with some individual case reports described in the literature, but with few series documenting treatment outcomes. They represent a therapeutic challenge, since restoring normoprolactinemia, eugonadism and reducing tumour size may not be realistic goals. Specific complications may also arise during treatment that change the initial management plans. The authors describe a case of a 28-year-old male with visual impairment and behavioural change...