Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
 • Chronic Renal Failure
 • Stress (e.g. Pregnancy, Breast Stimulation, Trauma/Surgery)
High Prolactin + Normal/ Low TSH
 • Pituitary Macroadenoma
 • Dopamine Inhibition
 • Pituitary Stalk Compression/Lesion
Autonomous Production
 • Renal Cancer or Failure
 • Lactotroph Adenoma
 • Bronchogenic Tumor
 • Contraceptive Pill/Patch/Ring
High Prolactin + High TSH
 • Primary Hypothyroidism

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