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Prolactinoma

ORPHA:2965· ICD-10 D35.2

Definition

A rare, usually benign, neoplasm of the anterior 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.

Prevalence
1-5 / 10 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Adolescent, Adult, Childhood, Elderly