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PROLACTINOMA RESOURCES

What are Prolactinomas?

A prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. It is the most common type of pituitary tumor. Symptoms of prolactinoma are caused by too much prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia) or by pressure of the tumor on surrounding tissues.

Prolactin stimulates the breast to produce milk during pregnancy. After delivery of the baby, a mother's prolactin levels fall unless she breast feeds her infant. Each time the baby nurses, prolactin levels rise to maintain milk production. (see Prolactinomas - what is a Prolactinoma?)
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Anne Klibanski, M.D., 
Director, Neuroendocrine Clinical Center
aklibanski@partners.org

Patients & Families with questions about referrals, consultations or appointments may contact:

Voice:  617.726.7948
Fax:  617.726.1241
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Outpatient clinic visits and inpatient consultations can be arranged by calling the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center office. Physicians with questions may contact Dr. Grinspoon at 617.726.7948

PHYSICIANS' PITUITARY INFORMATION SERVICE

Physicians with questions may contact:

Dr Biller or Dr Klibanski at
617.726.3965 or 1.888.429.6863
e-mail pituitary.info@partners.org

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Physicians' Pituitary Information Service - Physicians with questions may contact Dr Biller or DR Klibanski at 617.726.3965 or 1.888.429.6863 or via e-mail pituitary.info@partners.org
Voice:  617.726.7948
Fax:  617.726.1241

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