A female patient whose pituitary gland is secreting excessive quantities of prolactin due to a malignant tumor may present with:
A) Increase in menstrual flow
B) Galactorrhea (excessive or spontaneous flow of milk)
C) Hypergonadism
D) Decrease in appetite
Ans: B
Feedback: The female patient whose pituitary gland is secreting excessive quantities of prolactin presents with amenorrhea or galactorrhea (excessive or spontaneous flow of milk). Male patients with prolactinomas may present with impotence and hypogonadism.
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