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Chiari-Frommel syndrome |
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Chiari-Frommel syndrome [kē·är′ēfrom′əl] Etymology: Johann B. Chiari, German obstetrician, 1817-1854; Richard Frommel, German gynecologist, 1854-1912 a hormonal disorder that occurs after pregnancy in which weaning does not spontaneously end lactation. It is usually the result of a decrease in pituitary gonadotropins and an excess of pituitary prolactin and may be accompanied by amenorrhea. Treatment includes observation, hormonal therapy, and investigation to confirm or rule out pituitary tumor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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