The term 'giant prolactinoma' can be used for tumours larger than 4 cm in diameter and/or with massive extrasellar extension. Cabergoline (CAB), a long-lasting dopamine agonist (DA), safe and well tolerated, is effective in normalizing PRL levels and inducing tumour shrinkage in micro- and macroprolactinomas. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CAB also for giant prolactinomas.

Corsello, S. M., Ubertini, G., Altomare, M., Lovicu, R., Migneco, M., Rota, C. A., Colosimo, C., Giant prolactinomas in men: efficacy of cabergoline treatment, <<CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY>>, 2003; 58 (5): 662-670 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/13843]

Giant prolactinomas in men: efficacy of cabergoline treatment

Corsello, Salvatore Maria;Rota, Carlo Antonio;Colosimo, Cesare
2003

Abstract

The term 'giant prolactinoma' can be used for tumours larger than 4 cm in diameter and/or with massive extrasellar extension. Cabergoline (CAB), a long-lasting dopamine agonist (DA), safe and well tolerated, is effective in normalizing PRL levels and inducing tumour shrinkage in micro- and macroprolactinomas. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CAB also for giant prolactinomas.
2003
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Corsello, S. M., Ubertini, G., Altomare, M., Lovicu, R., Migneco, M., Rota, C. A., Colosimo, C., Giant prolactinomas in men: efficacy of cabergoline treatment, <<CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY>>, 2003; 58 (5): 662-670 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/13843]
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