NIH MeSH · D000237Diseases

Adenoma, Basophil

Also known asAdenomas, Basophil · Basophil Adenoma · Basophil Adenomas · Adenoma, Basophilic · Adenomas, Basophilic · Basophilic Adenoma · Basophilic Adenomas

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)

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.465.625.650.075
  • C04.557.470.035.075
  • C04.557.580.625.650.075

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Adenoma, Acidophil

A benign tumor, usually found in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, whose cells stain with acid dyes. Such pituitary tumors may give …

Adenoma, Chromophobe

A benign tumor of the anterior pituitary in which the cells do not stain with acidic or basic dyes.

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000237) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗