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ken - 21 Apr 2005 21:41 GMT

I had a 5mm microadenoma secreting prolactin. Prolactin level was 160. I
took dostinex and was retested for prolactin.
Level went down to 8.

Question: How do I know if the 5mm microadenoma is still present. Do you
assume that if the secretion is stopped that the tumor goes away.

Regards, Ken

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Robert A. Fink, M. D. - 21 Apr 2005 21:58 GMT

>Question: How do I know if the 5mm microadenoma is still present. Do you
>assume that if the secretion is stopped that the tumor goes away.

You don't. You need follow-up with the doctor who diagnosed the
adenoma.

Best,

Bob

Robert A. Fink, M. D.
Neurological Surgery
2500 Milvia Street Suite 222
Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA
510-849-2555

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