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ArticleJCEM case reports2026

Functioning gonadotroph macroadenoma associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.

Carlos Eduardo de Melo Oliveira, Delmar Muniz Lourenço Junior, Teresa Neuma Albuquerque Gomes Nogueira, José Ítalo Soares Mota, Raquel Montenegro, Ana Rosa Pinto Quidute

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Carlos Eduardo de Melo OliveiraFaculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceará 60430-160, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4011-1583
Delmar Muniz Lourenço JuniorEndocrine Genetics Unit, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Endocrinology (LIM-25), Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hospital das Clinicas (HCFMUSP), University of São Paulo School of Medicine (FMUSP), São Paulo 05403-010, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1147-4159
Teresa Neuma Albuquerque Gomes NogueiraFaculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceará 60430-160, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8237-8098
José Ítalo Soares MotaHospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceará 60430-160, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9763-0580
Raquel MontenegroDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Drug Research and Development Center (NPDM), Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceará 60430-275, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3861-293X
Ana Rosa Pinto QuiduteHospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceará 60430-160, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1876-6410

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Abstract

We report the case of a 35-year-old woman with clinically and genetically confirmed multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) who presented with abnormal uterine bleeding, hypermenorrhea, menstrual irregularities, and visual field defects. Hormonal evaluation revealed elevated estradiol levels, non-suppressed follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), suppressed luteinizing hormone (LH), and mild hyperprolactinemia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a large pituitary macroadenoma. The patient underwent transsphenoidal surgery, and histopathological and immunohistochemical (IHQ) analyses confirmed a functioning gonadotroph adenoma. Postoperatively, clinical and gynecologic symptoms improved; however, residual tumor tissue showed progression on follow-up imaging. This case highlights a rare but clinically significant manifestation of MEN1-associated pituitary disease. Functioning gonadotroph adenomas may present with ovarian hyperstimulation rather than typical hypogonadism or mass-related symptoms. Recognition of this distinct biochemical and clinical profile is essential for timely diagnosis and management. Functioning gonadotroph adenomas, although rare in MEN1, should be considered in patients presenting with ovarian hyperstimulation and atypical gynecologic symptoms. Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment, but long-term surveillance is required due to the risk of residual disease progression.

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functional gonadotroph pituitary adenomagonadotropinsMEN1neuroendocrine tumorspituitary adenomas

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PMCPMC13233140

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