Craniopharyngioma with hyperprolactinaemia due to a prolactinoma. Issue 11 (November 1986)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wheatley, T; Clark, J D; Stewart, S
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 49:Issue 11(1986)
• Page Start: 1305
• Page End: 1307
• Publication Date: 1986-11
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.49.11.1305
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : A case is presented in which a histologically proven prolactin secreting pituitary macroadenoma was associated with a large suprasellar craniopharyngioma. The pre-operative prolactin concentration was 8180 mU/l. Although hyperprolactinaemia up to 3000 mU/l in patients with a craniopharyngioma is usually due to stalk compression, greater values may indicate an associated prolactinoma.