Prolactinomas, prolactin and weight gain / Erika C.O. Naliato.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Naliato, Erika C. O.

Series:

Cancer etiology, diagnosis, and treatments.

Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prolactinoma.

Prolactin.

Obesity--Endocrine aspects.

Obesity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (66 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Prolactinomas, tumors that produce prolactin (PRL), are one of the most frequent pituitary tumors and the main cause of pathological hyperprolactinemia. These tumors are more frequently diagnosed in women and usually affect the reproductive axis, leading to secondary hypogonadism. The diagnosis of prolactinoma is based on the presence of clinical features -- such as menstrual irregularity, erectile dysfunction, galactorrhea, and infertility -- and the detection of elevated serum PRL levels and confirmed by the existence of a pituitary tumor on magnetic resonance imaging. This book discusses the relation between prolactinomas and the increase in body fat and weight.

Contents:

Prolactinomas and weight gain

Prolactin and adipocytes

Prolactin and appetite

Prolactin secretion in obesity

Disruption to the dopamine control pathway and weight gain.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61122-995-2

OCLC:

682622318