Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of age, gender, body mass index (BMI), food intake, and smoking on serum prolactin (PRL) levels among healthy adults.
Methods: In total, 100 healthy adults (46 males and 54 females) aged ≥18 years were recruited. Serum PRL levels were measured after a 9 h overnight fast, 1 h postprandially (early), and 3 h postprandially (late).
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor. Individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have an increased risk of developing GBM. We present a case report of a 44-year-old male with NF1 who developed GBM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present a case of craniofacial dermoid cyst in a 50-year-old female. The patient's complaint was persistent refractory headaches with no other significant neurological symptoms. Diagnostic imaging revealed the presence of a lesion in the left fronto-zygomatic region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSellar xanthogranulomas are extremely rare intracranial lesions, particularly in pediatric patients, and their diagnostic and therapeutic challenges prompt thorough investigation. We describe a case of a two-year-old toddler diagnosed with sellar xanthogranuloma, highlighting the challenges encountered in its diagnosis and management. The child presented with symptoms, including headache, ptosis of the left eye, and neurological deficits.
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