The effect of neuroleptics on prolactinoma growth in a Jordanian schizophrenic girl.
We describe a case of a schizophrenic girl who developed prolactinoma while being treated with neuroleptics. The clinical history and special investigations of the pituitary tumor suggest that neuroleptic medications may have enhanced the growth of the tumor in our patient. The author suggests that the relationship between the occurrence of prolactinoma and neuroleptic medications ought to be investigated in a large controlled study.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011388:Prolactin