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Pituitary prolactin-secreting tumor formation: recent developments.
Biological signals and receptors - 1 Jan 2000
Xu R K, Wu X M, Di A K, Xu J N, Pang C S, Pang S F
Abstract excerpt
Prolactinoma is the most common type of primary pituitary tumors. It occurs more frequently in women than in men. Dopaminergic agonists are effective in the shrinkage of prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor and are preferred in some patients. However, pituitary radiotherapy may enable the long-term removal of prolactin-secreting tumor cells. Recent evidence suggests that prolactinoma is a heterogeneous disorder...
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