Hyperprolactinemia: A Case-Based Approach

In this presentation, Pouneh Fazeli, MD, MPH, reviews the causes and treatment options for patients with hyperprolactinemia and associated prolactinomas.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the causes of hyperprolactinemia and the necessary studies/tests to order when evaluating individuals with hyperprolactinemia
  • Describe the potential clinical manifestations of hyperprolactinemia
  • Explain the current therapeutic algorithm for treating prolactinomas
  • Recall when dopamine agonist withdrawal is recommended when treating a prolactinoma

Disclosures

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated.

Dr. Pouneh Fazeli receives;

  • Grant/Research Support: Corcept
  • Consultant: Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Quest Diagnostics, Amryt, Camurus 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

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Release Date: 5/25/2022 | Last Modified On: 5/31/2024 | Expires: 5/25/2025