Prolactinoma Underlying Depression
A prolactinoma is a noncancerous
Alternative Names
Prolactinoma - females; Adenoma - secreting; Prolactin-secreting adenoma of the pituitary
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Prolactin is a hormone that triggers the breasts to produce milk (lactation).
Prolactinoma is the most common type of pituitary tumor (adenoma). It makes up at least 30% of all pituitary adenomas. Most...
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Prolactinoma: males
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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