10 Symptoms of a Pituitary Tumor
Symptom #1: Unexpected Lactation
Unexpected or abnormal lactation can be referred to as galactorrhea which is most commonly caused by hyperprolactinemia. Hyperprolactinemia occurs when the levels of the hormone prolactin is higher than normal. It can be caused by medication, pituitary tumors, or other sellar and suprasellar lesions.
Other less common causes include renal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, nipple stimulation, and pregnancy. Patients with prolactinomas (prolactin producing pituitary tumors) can be treated with dopamine agonisis such as cabergoline or bromocriptine.
