Prolactinoma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of prolactinoma include papilledema, visual field defects, cranial nerve palsies.

Physical Examination

General Appearance

• Patients with prolactinoma generally appear healthy.

Eye

In addition to assessing the size of the pituitary tumor and damage to surrounding tissues it is necessary to perform tests to assess whether production of other pituitary hormones is normal. Depending on the size of the tumor, the ocular findings include:

• Papilledema
• Visual field defects
• Cranial nerve palsies

As part of MEN 1 and other syndromes it is warranted to do physical examination related to the other components of syndromes.