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Adenoma, Basophil
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Definition
: A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed)
/blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with PITUITARY NEOPLASMS (IM)
See Also
Cushing Syndrome
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Pituitary Neoplasms
Other names
Basophilic Adenomas; Basophilic Adenoma; Basophil Adenomas; Adenomas, Basophilic; Adenomas, Basophil; Adenoma, Basophilic; Basophil Adenoma