The effect of dopamine agonist therapy on large functionless pituitary tumours.
Fifteen patients (12 male) with large pituitary tumours and serum prolactin levels below 1000 mU/l were given dopamine agonist therapy (bromocriptine, mesulergine or pergolide) for a mean of 9 months (range 3-36 months). Serum prolactin became undetectable in all. Despite this, significant suprasell...
Main Authors: | Grossman, A, Ross, R, Charlesworth, M, Adams, C, Wass, J, Doniach, I, Besser, G |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1985
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