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i'm a male 23 years old, i took a test 2 weeks ago and it showed that prolactin level is elevated. Can it be a reason for acne? I've been suffering from it for 5 years. I had 2 surgeries on my chest, 10 years ago and last year. Could it be the reason for high prolactin level and how i can check it?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello, very sad to hear from you. If I am your advising Doctor high prolactin level in male is only a pathogenic. There are many causes of prolactinomas one is MEN syndrome. which comprises of many endocrinal tumors. I suspect that you have MEN Syndrome because the operative history which you are giving is leading to suspect diagnosis. But your acne is not because of high prolactin level. Most common tumor which produce prolactin is at anterior pitutary gland. So you must go for MRI test to detect the Tumor. If you have any further querry I would be glad to answer it. Thank you Dr. Arun Tank
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What Causes Elevated Prolactin Levels?
Hello, very sad to hear from you. If I am your advising Doctor high prolactin level in male is only a pathogenic. There are many causes of prolactinomas one is MEN syndrome. which comprises of many endocrinal tumors. I suspect that you have MEN Syndrome because the operative history which you are giving is leading to suspect diagnosis. But your acne is not because of high prolactin level. Most common tumor which produce prolactin is at anterior pitutary gland. So you must go for MRI test to detect the Tumor. If you have any further querry I would be glad to answer it. Thank you Dr. Arun Tank