Pituicytoma of brain (Q102519)
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An extremely rare, WHO grade I, circumscribed and slow-growing tumour that arises from the neurohypophysis or infundibulum and described in adults. It is characterised by the presence of elongated, spindle-shaped neoplastic glial cells that form storiform patterns or interlacing fascicular arrangements. Signs and symptoms include visual disturbances, headache, amenorrhea, and decreased libido.
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| English | Pituicytoma of brain |
An extremely rare, WHO grade I, circumscribed and slow-growing tumour that arises from the neurohypophysis or infundibulum and described in adults. It is characterised by the presence of elongated, spindle-shaped neoplastic glial cells that form storiform patterns or interlacing fascicular arrangements. Signs and symptoms include visual disturbances, headache, amenorrhea, and decreased libido. |
