Pituicytoma

Pituicytomas originate from pituicytes, modified glial cells derived from ependymal lineage that are found in the stalk and posterior lobe of pituitary gland. The clinical presentation is similar to other pituitary tumors and imaging exams may suggest pituitary adenoma. The diagnostic is based on hi...

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Published in:	Surgical neurology international Vol. 1; no. 1; p. 79
Main Authors:	Brandão, Rafael Augusto Castro Santiago, Braga, Moises Heleno Vieira, de Souza, Atos Alves, Reis, Baltazar Leão, Faraj de Lima, Franklin Bernardes
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Medknow Publications 13-12-2010
Subjects:	Case Report pituicytes pituicytoma Glioma pituitary tumors hypophysis pituitary gland neurohypophyseal tumor
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