hrp0082p2-d2-522 | Pituitary (1) | ESPE2014
Huebner Angela
, Reschke Felix
, Hahn Gabriele
, Pinzer Thomas
, Meinhardt Matthias
, Pyper Anke
, Cannavo Salvatore
, Stalla Gunter
, Hofbauer Lorenz C.
Background: Macroprolactinomas in children below 10 years of age are rare. Usually prolactinomas respond well to dopamine agonists so that neurosurgical resection is rarely necessary. For non-responders to dopamine agonist therapy other extended treatment options have to be considered.Clinical case: We report a 14-year-old boy who presented at the age of 11 years with headaches for 5 years and progressive bilateral vision problems. The diagnosis of a mac...