Growth and Puberty Arrest due to Prolactinoma

J. SACK*, E. FRIEDMAN, R. TADMOR, A. SAHAR, D. KATZNELSON

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Abstract

ABSTRACT. A 13‐year‐old male with prolactin secreting pituitary tumor is described. The unusual features were arrested puberty and growth. Previously reported pediatric patients with prolactinoma are reviewed. The importance of serum prolactin measurement and bromocriptine therapy is emphasized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)863-867
Number of pages5
JournalActa Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
Volume73
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1984

Keywords

  • Prolactinoma
  • delayed puberty
  • growth arrest

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