Galectin-3 and Estrogen Receptor Alpha as Prognostic Markers in Prolactinoma: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Study

Galectin-3 and Estrogen Receptor Alpha as Prognostic Markers in Prolactinoma: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Study

IntroductionProlactin-secreting pituitary tumors (PRL-omas) are generally benign neoplasia. However, a percentage of cases show aggressive behavior. Prognostic markers may allow for the identification of aggressive cases. In this study, we investigated the prognostic role of galectin-3 and the estro...

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Main Authors: Chiara Bima, Sabrina Chiloiro, Antonella Giampietro, Marco Gessi, Pier Paolo Mattogno, Liverana Lauretti, Carmelo Anile, Guido Rindi, Alfredo Pontecorvi, Laura De Marinis, Antonio Bianchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
prolactinoma
prognosis
estrogen receptor alpha
galectin-3
tumor aggressiveness
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.684055/full

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