Alternative titles and symbols : Prolactinoma, familial;
Description : Prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma, or prolactinoma, is the most common type of
hormonally active pituitary adenoma. These tumors can also be seen as a feature of
multiple endocrine neoplasia type I (MEN1; 131100). See also 102200 for a discussion
of familial isolated pituitary adenoma (FIPA) and acromegaly due to a growth hormone
(GH; 139250)-secreting pituitary adenoma, which are also caused by mutation in the
AIP gene. Schlechte (2003) discussed prolactinoma in general terms as a clinical,
diagnostic, and therapeutic problem.;
Inheritance : Familial tendency independent of association with MEN-1;