Treating prolactinoma and psychosis: medication and cognitive behavioural therapy

Treating prolactinoma and psychosis: medication and cognitive behavioural therapy.

The patient in this case report had two severe medical conditions that require oppositional treatment: prolactinoma and psychosis. A prolactinoma is a benign tumour of the pituitary gland that produces prolactin. Dopamine agonist medication is the first-line treatment in patients with prolactinoma. The psychotic symptoms started after a dosage increase of a dopamine D2-receptor agonist. Several...

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