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A 21-year-old female presents with a six-month history of irregular menses, decreased libido, impaired vision, and

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Published on: March 3, 2018

A 21-year-old female presents with a six-month history of irregular menses, decreased libido, impaired vision, and galactorrhea. An MRI is completed.Based on this imaging and the patient’s clinical findings, which of the following should be recommended as a first-line treatment?

A. Radiation therapy
B. Dopamine agonist
C. Surgical consultation
D. Dopamine antagonist

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