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3 . 2022

The path of patients with hyperprolactinemia in real clinical practice (clinical cases)

Abstract

One of the most common endocrine disorders is hyperprolactinemia syndrome, which occurs due to the presence of a prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor. Excess production of prolactin, the volume and growth characteristics of macroprolactinomas cause a variety of clinical manifestations and, as a result, initial appeal of patients to doctors of related specialties. Timely diagnosis and treatment of this condition significantly affect the functioning of the reproductive system, and also prevent complications caused by long-term hyperprolactinemia. And this generally contributes to maintaining the patient’s quality of life. Despite more than 30 years of experience in prescribing cabergoline, some aspects of its therapeutic use remain to be elucidated. Therefore, discussion of the tactics of managing patients with hyperprolactinemia is still relevant today.

In the article, on the example of 3 patients (2 women and 1 man), characteristic clinical manifestations of hyperprolactinemia syndrome, features of disease course, as well as value of timely diagnosis and effectiveness of therapy with dopamine agonists are considered.

Keywords:hyperprolactinemia; prolactinoma; cabergoline

Funding. The study had no sponsor support.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

For citation: Ilovaiskaya I.A., Ukhanova Yu.A., Metlushko E.D. The path of patients with hyperprolactinemia in real clinical practice (clinical cases). Endokrinologiya: novosti, mneniya, obuchenie [Endocrinology: News, Opinions, Training]. 2022; 11 (3): 80–8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2304-9529-2022-11-3-80-88 (in Russian)

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CHIEF EDITOR
CHIEF EDITOR
Ametov Alexander S.
Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of Subdepartment of Endocrinology, Head of the UNESCO Network Chair on the subject «Bioethics of diabetes as a global problem» of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education (Moscow)
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