A cauese for Hyperprolactinemia ↑

• Anterior Pituitary Diseases : Prolactin-secreting tumor in the anterior pituitary

• =/= stalk effect

• Effect on Prolactin is size-dependent

  • < 1 cm: < 200 IU
  • 1-2 cm: 200-1000 IU

  • 2cm: > 1000 IU

• First line: Dopamin agonist

  • Surgical removal is rare