Prolactinomas, Prolactin and Weight Gain (Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments)

Book Description:

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 new book discusses the relation between prolactinomas and the increase in body fat and weight.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Abbreviations

Chapter I. Introduction
Chapter II. Prolactinomas and Weight Gain
Chapter III. Prolactin and Adipocytes
Chapter IV. Prolactin and Appetite
Chapter V. Prolactin Secretion in Obesity
Chapter VI. Disruption to the Dopamine Control Pathway and Weight Gain
Chapter VII. Conclusion

References
Index

Authors: Erika C. O. Naliato (Serra dos Órgãos University Center, Teresópolis, Brazil)