Research progress on hyperprolactinemia

When it comes to hyperprolactinemia, many people are familiar with it. Nowadays, there are many patients with hyperprolactinemia. To treat hyperprolactinemia, you should also understand the symptoms of the disease. Although hyperprolactinemia is a common disease, many people do not have enough knowledge about the disease, which is of no help in the treatment of the disease.

Location of the lump: With the nipple as the center, a cross can be made to divide it into five areas: upper inner, upper outer, lower inner, lower outer, and central (areola). Hyperprolactinemia is more common in the upper outer area, followed by the upper inner area. Lower inner and lower outer areas are less common symptoms.

Number of lumps: Hyperprolactinemia is most common with a single unilateral mass. Multiple unilateral masses and primary bilateral hyperprolactinemia are rare in clinical practice. However, with the improvement of tumor prevention and treatment, the survival of patients is constantly prolonged. After surgery for unilateral hyperprolactinemia, the chance of a second primary tumor on the contralateral side will increase.

Size of the tumor: The tumor of early hyperprolactinemia is generally small, and sometimes it is difficult to distinguish it from lobular hyperplasia or some benign lesions. However, even a small tumor can sometimes involve the suspensory ligament, causing symptoms such as local skin depression or nipple retraction, which are easier to detect early. In the past, due to the poor level of medical care, the tumors were often larger when they came to the doctor. Nowadays, with the popularization of self-examination and the development of census work, the number of early hyperprolactinemia in clinical practice has increased.

Tumor shape and boundaries: Most cases of hyperprolactinemia show infiltrative growth with unclear boundaries. Some may be flat, with an uneven surface and a nodular feel. However, it should be noted that the smaller the tumor, the less obvious the above symptoms are. In addition, a few special types of hyperprolactinemia may show expansive growth due to lighter infiltration, appearing smooth, mobile, and with clear boundaries, making it difficult to distinguish from benign tumors.

The symptoms of hyperprolactinemia are generally quite obvious. As a woman, self-diagnosis of the disease is very important. However, to confirm the disease, patients should go to a regular hospital for diagnosis. Do not neglect the disease and cause it to worsen, which will endanger our health.