What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 12 Mar 2017

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Question : My prolactin went from
50 four months ago to 1900 now. I have been very very stressed. I did have MRI 3 yrs ago and all clear. Is it possible it's a tumour . My gp
Said readings are going up too fast for a tumour

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About high prolactine level:

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If other causes that raise the prolactine level are excluded, than the MRI should be repeated to exclude a tumor such as cragniopharingeoma (even though very rare).
But first, your physician should exclude other possible causes that raise it (medications, hypothyroidism ect).
Hope the information will help.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (18 minutes later)

Is that non cancerous

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About craniopharyngeoma:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Craniopharyngiomas are generally benign but are known to recur after resection.
Recent research has demonstrated a malignant (but rare) tendency of craniopharyngiomas.
These malignant craniopharyngiomas are very rare.
A second MRI would make the diagnosis easier.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad