Galactorrhea after prolonged traumatic coma: case report.
A 17-year-old girl suffered a traumatic acute subdural hematoma and rib fractures after a motor vehicle accident. Prolonged coma resulted, and significant galactorrhea began 4 weeks after the accident. The galactorrhea was treated successfully by the administration of 2-bromoergocryptine. The pathophysiology of this condition is discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003128:Coma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy
D001971:Bromocriptine