/prolactin-producing pituitary gland adenoma

prolactin-producing pituitary gland adenoma

Rare Disease

MONDO:0010911

Also Known As

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Definition

Prolactinoma is a usually benign neoplasm of the pituitary gland that results in hyperprolactinemia. The most common clinical manifestations are amenorrhea and infertility in women; and impotence, decreased libido and infertility in men.