Pituitary adenocarcinoma

Pituitary adenocarcinoma

Definition

A rare adenocarcinoma with poor prognosis, arising from the adenohypophysial cells of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland or pre-existing adenomas. The majority are hormonally functioning neoplasms, usually producing prolactin or ACTH. The diagnosis is based on the presence of metastases. Syndromes associated with pituitary gland carcinomas include hyperprolactinemia, Cushing disease, and acromegaly.

Also known as carcinoma of pituitary, carcinoma of pituitary gland, carcinoma of the pituitary, carcinoma of the pituitary gland, pituitary adenocarcinoma (disease), pituitary carcinoma, pituitary gland adenocarcinoma, pituitary gland carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Anterior pituitary Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Brain Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Central nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pituitary gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0