A prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland. Prolactinomas cause secretion of the hormone prolactin, which stimulates the breast to produce milk. The aims of treatment are the reduction of prolactin level to normal, reduction of tumor size, and restoration of normal pituitary function.
Persimmon is Japan's national fruit and that's where it originated (American persimmons are mostly ornamental). Persimmon seeds first came to the United States when Commodore Perry sent them from Japan in 1856. Today, persimmons are grown in a plethora of varieties in China, Burma, Northern India, and Australia; in the US, it grows in Southern and Southwestern states, predominantly California. Persimmons are red-brown or orange fruits that grow on trees like plums and look like a small, rather flat tomato capped by a calyx.
Ripe Persimmons on a Branch. Persimmons, if unripe, are notorious pucker-producers. When ripe, however, they're delicious. There are so many varieties of persimmons, including Japanese and American varieties, light-colored flesh, dark-colored flesh, firm and soft, says fruit expert Ed Laivo.ipe Persimmons on a Branch. Persimmons, if unripe, are notorious pucker-producers. When ripe, however, they're delicious. There are so many varieties of persimmons, including Japanese and American varieties, light-colored flesh, dark-colored flesh, firm and soft, says fruit expert Ed Laivo.