Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Parasellar extension of macroprolactinomas defined on imaging criteria was reported to be an independent predictor of hormonal resistance to dopamine agonists (DA).Methods: Two hundred and twelve patients with macroprolactinomas (87 M/125 F), treated with DA for 5 years median period; prolactin (fluoroimmunoassay or chemiluminescence), CT scan and/or MRI with contrast agents were performed; maximum diameter evolution was reported.<p cla...