Galactorrhea: a rare complication following reduction mammaplasty.
A case of galactorrhea immediately following a reduction mammaplasty is presented. Prolactin levels were elevated postoperatively and could be reduced to normal by a prolactin inhibitor. No other disease or disorder could be found. Based on a review of the literature, it seems that various factors have to contribute to galactorrhea, including stress-related prolactin secretion, rebound phenomenon after discontinuation of birth control pills, and hypersensitivity to prolactin receptors. Their coincidental occurrence, resulting in abundant milk production after surgery, is discussed.
Bruck
J C
JC
Universitätsklinik für Plastische und Wiederstellungs Chirurgie, Innsbruck, Austria.
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001971:Bromocriptine