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Hyperprolactinemia caused by other hypothalamo-pituitary disorders

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Link to WHO Definition

Hyperprolactinemia caused by other hypothalamo-pituitary disorders – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1206230399

Prolactin excess caused by a variety of disorders (tumours, granuloma, trauma, etc.) which disrupts dopaminergic suppression of lactotroph causing functional hyperprolactinemia. An excess of gonadal steroids (estrogen) and physical stress also enhance prolactin secretion.