Gender-specific prolactin thresholds to determine prolactinoma size: a novel Bayesian approach and its clinical utility.

Publication

Gender-specific prolactin thresholds to determine prolactinoma size: a novel Bayesian approach and its clinical utility.

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 13, 2024

Huber Markus, Lüdi Markus, Schubert Gerrit A, Musahl Christian, Tortora Angelo, Frey Janine, Beck Jürgen, Mariani Luigi, Christ Emanuel, Andereggen Lukas

Citation

Huber M, Lüdi M, Schubert G, Musahl C, Tortora A, Frey J, Beck J, Mariani L, Christ E, Andereggen L. Gender-specific prolactin thresholds to determine prolactinoma size: a novel Bayesian approach and its clinical utility. Front Surg 2024; 11:1363431.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Front Surg 2024; 11

Publication Date

Mar 13, 2024

Issn Print

2296-875X

Pages

1363431

Brief description/objective

In clinical practice, the size of adenomas is crucial for guiding prolactinoma patients towards the most suitable initial treatment. Consequently, establishing guidelines for serum prolactin level thresholds to assess prolactinoma size is essential. However, the potential impact of gender differences in prolactin levels on estimating adenoma size (micro- vs. macroadenoma) is not yet fully comprehended.