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pituitary adenocarcinoma

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (6)
Tbio

4

Tclin

2


Mondo Description 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.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0017582:  pituitary adenocarcinoma
NCIT:C4536: 
ONCOTREE:PTCA: 
Orphanet:300385: 
SCTID:254955001: 
UMLS:C0346300: