Hyperprolactinemia

Epidemiology


Etiology

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The dopamine-prolactin pathway (tuberoinfundibular pathway) is unique among other pathways, as dopamine inhibits prolactin.


Pathophysiology


Clinical features

Male

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Patients with hyperprolactinemia due to a pituitary adenoma may also present with bitemporal hemianopsia and headache.

Female


Diagnostics


Treatment