Galactorrhea and hyperprolactinemia associated with chest wall injury.
A 48 year old premenopausal woman presented with galactorrhea and amenorrhea associated with chest wall burns. Basal serum prolactin levels were raised, and were further elevated by the administration of L-dopa, chlorpromazine and TRH. Intercostal nerve block and bromocryptine treatment reduced prolactin levels to normal, but did not noticably reduce milk secretion.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block; D011247:Pregnancy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood*; D051381:Rats; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*
D001971:Bromocriptine; D011388:Prolactin