Open AccessPregnancy‐induced progressive change of prolactin‐secreting macroadenoma with the development of bitemporal hemianopia and severe headache
Author(s) -
Sirilert Sirinart,
Traisrisilp Kuntharee,
Pantasri Tawiwan,
Tongsong Theera
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2244
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , prolactin , obstetrics , breastfeeding , fetus , pediatrics , hormone , genetics , biology
In a difficult case of macroadenoma with progressive change during pregnancy, timely cesarean delivery, avoidance of breastfeeding, and intensive conservative treatment after birth could have satisfactory results, in terms of fetal outcomes, regression of tumor, and resumption of visual activity.