Preferred Label : Adenocarcinoma of pituitary gland;
ICD-11 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.;
Origin ID : 123783203;
Validated automatic mappings to NTBT
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.
