Abstract |
The role of bromocriptine in the treatment of non-functioning pituitary tumours is not yet defined. Patients with these tumours who present with visual field defects usually undergo immediate surgery. Three consecutive patients are reported: each had rapid improvement in their visual field defects following bromocriptine 7.5 mg/d before surgery. Histological and immunohistochemical examination confirmed that their tumours were non-functioning chromophobe adenomas. Their responses indicate that bromocriptine may have a role in the management of some patients with non-functioning pituitary tumours.
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Authors | M C D'Emden, L C Harrison |
Journal | Clinical endocrinology
(Clin Endocrinol (Oxf))
Vol. 25
Issue 6
Pg. 697-702
(Dec 1986)
ISSN: 0300-0664 [Print] England |
PMID | 3652470
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adenoma, Chromophobe
(drug therapy)
- Aged
- Bromocriptine
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pituitary Neoplasms
(drug therapy)
- Time Factors
- Visual Fields
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