Galactorrhea with menstrual irregularity: something other than a prolactinoma?
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We report the case of a 29-year-old female who presented with galactorrhea and irregular menstrual periods. Laboratory tests showed elevated levels of serum prolactin, raising the possibility of a prolactinoma. However, further evaluation revealed an unusual and unexpected cause for her illness.
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