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Sowmya Gururaj
Sowmya Gururaj
University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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K Nisal
K Nisal
University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Q Davies
Q Davies
University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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S Deen
S Deen
Nottingham University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
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P G McNally
P G McNally
University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Summary
Ectopic hormone secretion is a well-recognised phenomenon; however, ectopic prolactin secretion is exceptionally rare. Hoffman and colleagues reported the first ever well-documented case of ectopic prolactin secretion secondary to a gonadoblastoma. We report a lady who presented with galactorrhoea and a large ovarian tumour that was found to secrete high levels of prolactin.
Learning points
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Aim of this case report is to highlight the occurrence of this condition.
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Lack of awareness can often lead to a diagnostic conundrum.
