ICJIM
Intercontinental Journal of Internal Medicine

The Intercontinental Journal of Internal Medicine aims to publish issues related to all fields of internal medicine of the highest scientific and clinical value at an international level and accepts articles on these topics. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Late diagnosed prolactinoma in men: a case report
Abstract
Endocrinologic examinations encounter hyperprolactinemia, which is the release of prolactin hormone in excess of normal amounts, more frequently than any other pathological condition. In this case , we present a case of it is explained that a 42-year-old male patient can be diagnosed with prolactinoma by deepening the anamnesis without specifics symptoms. It is aimed to raise awareness on this issue.

Keywords : Hyperprolactinemia, macroadenoma, male sex

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Volume 1, Issue 1, 2023
Page : 30-31
https://doi.org/10.51271/ICJIM-0006
Article Information
Received : 01 Şub 2023
Accepted : 22 Şub 2023
Published : 25 Şub 2023
Corresponding Author :

Umut Karabulut: University of Health Sciences, Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey

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Citation : Karabulut U, Solmaz İ, Özçaylak S, et al. Late diagnosed prolactinoma in men: a case report. Intercont J Int Med 2023; 1(1): 30-31

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