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domperidone and Craniopharyngioma

domperidone has been researched along with Craniopharyngioma in 1 studies

Domperidone: A specific blocker of dopamine receptors. It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of dopaminergic mechanisms.
domperidone : 1-[3-(Piperidin-1-yl)propyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one in which the 4-position of the piperidine ring is substituted by a 5-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-on-1-yl group. A dopamine antagonist, it is used as an antiemetic for the short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting, and to control gastrointestinal effects of dopaminergic drugs given in the management of parkinsonism. The free base is used in oral suspensions, while the maleate salt is used in tablet preparations.

Craniopharyngioma: A benign pituitary-region neoplasm that originates from Rathke's pouch. The two major histologic and clinical subtypes are adamantinous (or classical) craniopharyngioma and papillary craniopharyngioma. The adamantinous form presents in children and adolescents as an expanding cystic lesion in the pituitary region. The cystic cavity is filled with a black viscous substance and histologically the tumor is composed of adamantinomatous epithelium and areas of calcification and necrosis. Papillary craniopharyngiomas occur in adults, and histologically feature a squamous epithelium with papillations. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1998, Ch14, p50)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The response to domperidone (a dopamine blocking agent) of serum prolactin (PRL) levels was compared in 3 patients with amenorrhea-galactorrhea without evidence of a pituitary tumor, 23 patients with prolactinomas (10 cases with histologic confirmation), 7 patients with histologically verified large nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas with normal or moderately elevated basal PRL levels, and 6 patients with histologically verified craniopharyngiomas (3 with normal basal PRL levels and 3 with elevated PRL levels)."3.67Dysfunction of dopaminergic regulation of prolactin in patients with functioning and nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas. ( Cornejo, J; Garza-Flores, J; Martinez-Campos, A; Velasco, F, 1985)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Martinez-Campos, A1
Cornejo, J1
Garza-Flores, J1
Velasco, F1

Other Studies

1 other study available for domperidone and Craniopharyngioma

ArticleYear
Dysfunction of dopaminergic regulation of prolactin in patients with functioning and nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas.
    Fertility and sterility, 1985, Volume: 44, Issue:4

    Topics: Adenoma; Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Craniopharyngioma; Domperidone; Dopamine; Female; Galactorrh

1985