Hyperprolactinemia

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
Increased levels of prolactin in the blood, which may be associated with amenorrhea and galactorrhea. Relatively common etiologies include prolactinoma, medication effect, kidney failure, granulomatous diseases of the pituitary gland, and disorders which interfere with the hypothalamic inhibition of prolactin release. Ectopic (non-pituitary) production of prolactin may also occur. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch36, pp77-8)
Synonyms:
  • Hyperprolactinemias
  • Hypersecretion Syndrome, Prolactin
  • Inappropriate Prolactin Secretion
  • Inappropriate Prolactin Secretion Syndrome
  • Inappropriate Secretion Prolactin
  • Prolactin Hypersecretion Syndrome
  • Prolactin Secretion, Inappropriate
  • Prolactin, Inappropriate Secretion
  • Secretion Prolactin, Inappropriate
  • Secretion, Inappropriate Prolactin
  • Syndrome, Prolactin Hypersecretion
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