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increased levels of prolactin in the blood, which may be associated with amenorrhea and galactorrhea; relatively common etiologies include prolactinoma, medication effect, kidney failure, granulomatous diseases of the pituitary gland, and disorders which interfere with the hypothalamic inhibition of prolactin release; ectopic (non-pituitary) production of prolactin may also occur.

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2335-9353