Adenoma - secreting
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Alternative names
Prolactinoma - females; Prolactinoma
Definition
A prolactinoma is a noncancerous Pituitary tumor that causes excess secretion of the hormone prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone that causes secretion of milk from the breasts during nursing. It is also involved in the control of sexual desire.
Last revised: December 3, 2007
by Martin A. Harms, M.D.
by Martin A. Harms, M.D.
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