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Demographic characteristics of the total study population
| Characteristic | Non-functioning adenoma | Prolactinoma | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years old | Range (median) | 23-80 (60) | 14-82 (38) | < 0.001* |
| Sex | Male (%) | 98 (46.2) | 20 (21.1) | 0.05 |
| Female (%) | 114 (53.8) | 75 (78.9) | - | |
| Tumor size | Maximum Diameter (mean ± SD, mm) | 23.4 ± 6.3 | 15.4 ± 9.0 | < 0.001* |
| Serum prolactin concentration | (mean ± SD, ng/ml) | 28.4 ± 32.1 | 747.0 ± 1548.9 | < 0.001* |
*statistically significant.
SD, standard deviation.
