Prolactinoma

"Macroprolactinoma" redirects here. For the inactive form of prolactin, see Macroprolactin.
Prolactinoma
SpecialtyOncology, endocrinology, neurology, neurosurgery 

A prolactinoma is a tumor (adenoma) of the pituitary gland that produces the hormone prolactin. It is the most common type of functioning pituitary tumor.[1] Symptoms of prolactinoma are due to abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia), or due to pressure of the tumor on surrounding brain tissue and/or the optic nerves. Based on its size, a prolactinoma may be classified as a microprolactinoma (<10mm diameter) or a macroprolactinoma (>10mm diameter).

  1. ^ Glezer A, Bronstein MD (2015). "Prolactinomas". Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 44 (1): 71–78. doi:10.1016/j.ecl.2014.11.003. PMID 25732643.
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