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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