A<unk>  is a benign tumor (adenoma) of the pituitary gland that produces prolactin. It is the most common type of pituitary tumor.  Symptoms of<unk>  are caused either by hyperprolactinemia or by pressure of the tumor on surrounding tissues. In women, these adenomas are often small (<10 mm). In either sex, however, they can become large enough to enlarge the sella turcica.  These adenomas represent the most common hormone-producing pituitary tumors and account for 45% of all pituitary tumors. MRI is the most sensitive diagnostic test for detecting pituitary tumors (including<unk> . Medical therapy for<unk>  includes dopamine agonists. Surgery is indicated in patients if medical therapy cannot be tolerated. Transsphenoidal resection of the tumor is rarely done among patients with<unk>  as most of the patients respond to medical management.
Prolactinoma
Pituitary adenoma
Hypothalamic hamartoma
Hyperprolactinemia
Pituitary tumor
Mixed mullerian tumor
Pineal gland tumor
Granulosa cell tumour