Disease or Syndrome
galactorrhea
ga·lac·tor·rhe·a [ guh-lak-tuh-ree-uh ]
Subclass of:
Lactation Disorder
Definitions related to galactorrhea:
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Abnormal discharge of milk from the breast; may result from the endocrine influence (e.g.. prolactin) of dopamine receptor antagonists, such as phenothiazines.Sadock's Comprehensive Glossary of Psychiatry and PsychologyBJ Sadock Titles Press, 2012
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Excessive or inappropriate LACTATION in females or males, and not necessarily related to PREGNANCY. Galactorrhea can occur either unilaterally or bilaterally, and be profuse or sparse. Its most common cause is HYPERPROLACTINEMIA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Excessive secretion of breast milk.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Milky discharge from the nipple unrelated to lactation.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Galactorrhea is lactation in any men or in women who are not breastfeeding. It is generally due to a prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma. Diagnosis is by measurement of prolactin levels and imaging tests. Treatment involves tumor inhibition with dopamine agonist drugs and sometimes removal or destruction of the adenoma.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Galactorrhea (guh-lack-toe-REE-uh) is a milky nipple discharge unrelated to the normal milk production of breast-feeding. Galactorrhea itself isn't a disease, but it could be a sign of an underlying problem. It usually occurs in women, even those who have never had children or after menopause. But galactorrhea can happen in men and even...Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Galactorrhea, excessive flow of milk from the breast, or lactation that is not associated with childbirth or nursing. The abnormal production of milk in women is usually due to excessive levels of estrogen in the body or to excessive production of prolactin, a hormone that is manufactured by the...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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