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The utility of IPSS outside of the differential diagnosis of ACTH-dependent hypercortisolism, however, is rarely reported. In this study, the authors describe the use of IPSS to lateralize a prolactin (PRL)\u2013secreting adenoma in a patient with hyperprolactinemia and two distinct pituitary lesions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>OBSERVATIONS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 37-year-old female presented with symptomatic hyperprolactinemia that was refractory to escalating dopaminergic therapy. Sellar MRI demonstrated an 8-mm right-sided pituitary lesion and a distinct 5-mm left-sided pituitary lesion. IPSS was performed with PRL and ACTH measurements. Lateralization was assessed using both absolute PRL levels and PRL levels normalized to ACTH, and these data indicated right-sided PRL hypersecretion. The patient underwent successful endonasal endoscopic resection of the right-sided lesion, which was immunohistochemically positive for PRL, without removal of the left-sided lesion. She remained in remission 2.5 years after surgery, without evidence of hypopituitarism.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>LESSONS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the potential utility of IPSS in selected patients with hyperprolactinemia and bilateral pituitary tumors. 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