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Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Adenoma > Adenoma, Basophil
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Adenoma, Basophil  

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  • Adenoma, Basophilic
  • Adenomas, Basophilic
  • Basophilic Adenoma
  • Basophilic Adenomas

Note

  • coordinate with PITUITARY NEOPLASMS

Scope note

  • 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)

History note

  • 94; was ADENOMA, BASOPHILIC 1963-93

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