An 18-year-old woman presents with secondary amenorrhea and galactorrhea. Pregnancy is ruled out as the cause of her amenorrhea. Apart from galactorrhea, her physical examination is unremarkable, and she does not have signs of pituitary hormone deficiency. Subsequent tests confirm raised plasma prolactin levels, an abnormality that can be due to several reasons, including physiological causes, certain medications, and endocrine and metabolic conditions.
Further investigations confirm a pituitary macroadenoma as the cause of her raised prolactin levels. ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no warranties, explicit or implied, about the suitability, reliability, or adequacy of the information, including data visualization elements and graphics. We do not endorse any medical treatment,…
