Prolactinoma

An adenoma of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that produces prolactin. It is the most common type of pituitary gland adenomas and it is associated with hyperprolactinemia. Clinical manifestations include amenorrhea, galactorrhea, impotence, headache, and visual disturbances.

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Palak Arora

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20 year old Female , with problem of On-Off Gallactorrhoea, Thin whitish discharges observed on applying pressure around the Nipple area. K/C/O Hypotyroidism . On Altroxin 50 mcg from past 8 years. The Thyroid hormonal profile is within nor...See More

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Dr. Santosh Sahu

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A 51 yr female c/o b/l galactorrhea since 2mths.she has normal mense cycle. no amenorrhea. no lump over breast. non tender.her PRL>200ng/ml.no visual abnormality. i hv given her tab cabergolin 0.5mg twice weekly. but still not improve. n ad...See More

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