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Diagnosis of Pseudogout
Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with targeted testing, most importantly examination of joint fluid for calcium pyrophosphate crystals. The condition can resemble gout, septic arthritis,…
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Causes of Pseudogout
Pseudogout is caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in and around the joints, where they provoke inflammation. The condition develops when the normal chemistry of cartilage and joint fluid is disrupted enough…
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Symptoms of Pseudogout
What are the symptoms of Pseudogout? The condition most often causes a sudden attack of joint pain, swelling, warmth, and reduced movement, usually in one large joint such as the knee or wrist. These…
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Prevention of Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary adenoma that produces excess prolactin. In most cases, it cannot be fully prevented in the same way that some infectious or nutrient-related diseases can. Its development often begins with…
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Treatment for Prolactinoma
What treatments are used for prolactinoma? The main treatments are dopamine agonist medications, surgery in selected cases, and long-term monitoring to confirm that prolactin levels, pituitary function, and tumor size are controlled. These treatments…
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Diagnosis of Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a type of pituitary adenoma, meaning a usually benign tumor arising from the pituitary gland that produces excess prolactin. Diagnosis is typically made by combining a blood test showing elevated prolactin with…
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Causes of Prolactinoma
What causes prolactinoma? A prolactinoma develops when lactotroph cells in the pituitary gland begin to grow abnormally and produce excessive amounts of prolactin, usually because of a benign pituitary adenoma. In most cases, the…