A small tumor of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland whose cells stain with basic dyes. It may give rise to excessive secretion of ACTH, resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Synonyms: Basophil Adenomas, Basophilic Adenoma, Adenomas, Basophilic, Adenoma, Basophilic, Adenomas, Basophil, Adenoma, Basophil, Basophil Adenoma, Basophilic Adenomas
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coordinate with PITUITARY NEOPLASMS ,94; was ADENOMA, BASOPHILIC 1963-93 ,use ADENOMA, BASOPHIL to search ADENOMA, BASOPHILIC 1966-93
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D000237